stop the engine.
Stay away from swimming areas,Swimmers can be hard to see.
The propeller can keep moving even when the motor is in the neutral.Stop the engine when
a person is in the water near you.
Passengers
Consult your boat manufacturer
’s instructions for details about appropriate passenger
locations in your boat and be sure all passengers are positioned properly before
accelerating and when operating above an idle speed.Standing or sitting in non-designated
locations may result is being thrown either overboard or within the boat due to
waves,wakes,or sudden changes in speed or direction,Even when people are positioned
properly,alert your passengers if you must make any unusual maneuver,Always avoid
jumping waves or wakes.
Overloading
Do not overload the boat.Consult the boat capacity plate or boat manufacturer for
maximum weight and unmber of passengers.Be sure that weight is properly distributed
according to the boat manufacturer
’s instructions.Overloading or incorrect weight
distribution can compromise the boats handling and lead to an accident,capsizing or
swamping.
Avoid collisions
Scan constantly for people,objects,and other boats.Be alert for conditions that limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from
people,objects,and other boats
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Do not follow directly behind other boats or waterskies.
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Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make is hard for others to avoid you or
understand where you are going.
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Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.
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Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
