Walker Bay Generalion, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
LOADING - BOARDING
WEATHER AND HAZARDS
All boats in this owner’s manual are ISO design category “C” Inshore - Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large
bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6 and significant wave heights up
to, and including, 2m. may be experienced.
WARNING
Read Operator Instructions. Risk of drowning, injury or loss of life
WARNING
Do not exceed maximum recommended number of persons.
Do not exceed maximum weight capacity. Regardless of number of persons on board, total weight of
persons and equipment must not exceed maximum weight capacity.
Step or climb into boat. Do not jump into boat. Board one person at a time. Load gear after boarding.
Load and board craft carefully. Distribute loads to maintain design trim (approximately level). Avoid placing
heavy weights high up or standing.
Sit inside boat. When motoring all passengers should sit inside boat or on seat(s) provided, not on tubes.
Passengers sitting on tubes can fall overboard.
Use handholds provided. When operating boat all passengers should use handholds provided. Passengers
not using handholds can fall overboard.
Children and non-swimmers must wear lifejackets or PFDs when boarding and when onboard.
CAUTION
Inspect and monitor onboard loads to prevent chafing or puncture of tube.
WARNING
BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS
Check weather forecasts and obtain local knowledge of marine environment and weather conditions prior
to and during voyage.
Carry appropriate safety equipment (see SAFETY EQUIPMENT). Marine weather can change quickly.
Use extreme caution when motoring in darkness. Turn on your navigation lights in low light conditions.
Check with local marine authorities on regulations on navigation lights.
CAUTION
Wrecks, reefs, rocky shores, sandbars, and shallows are hazardous and should be avoided or approached
with extreme caution.