Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1 • Safety
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280 Dauntless
General Considerations
• Know how this vessel handles under different
conditions. Recognize your limitations and the
boat’s limitations. Modify speed in keeping
with weather, sea, and traffic conditions.
• Instruct passengers on location and use of
safety equipment and procedures.
• Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of
operating this vessel in case you are unable to
do so.
• You are responsible for passenger’s actions.
If they place themselves or the boat in danger,
immediately correct them.
• Remember the Rule of Thirds: Use one third of
the fuel for the trip outbound, one third for the
return trip, and keep one third for reserve.
Maintaining Control
High performance boats require intimate knowledge
of each vessel's handling characteristics for safe, high
speed operation.
• Learn the effects of trim, steering and throttle
changes at gradually increasing levels of speed.
• Approach full throttle while adjusting trim for
safe handling of the vessel.
On the water there are no marked traffic lanes, no
traffic signs or lights, and boats have no turn signals.
The boat operator must keep her or his attention
focused not only on what’s ahead but what’s on the
left, right, and behind the boat.
The operator must always be alert to approaching
boats (from the rear, right and left sides, as well as
those ahead). There can be a variety of navigational
hazards in the water including partially submerged
debris, rocks, sand bars or dangerous currents, to
name a few.
Your passengers are relying on you to operate and
maneuver the boat safely so that they are not in danger
of going overboard. If you turn too quickly or increase
or decrease speed abruptly, your passengers are at risk
of being thrown overboard or thrown about the boat.
When visibility becomes impaired because of
Boarding
• Board only one person at a time.
• Never jump into boat; step or climb.
• Load gear after aboard. Carrying gear while
boarding can cause you to lose balance.
• Distribute weight evenly.
• Instruct passengers where to sit during on plane
operation to reduce the possibility of falling
overboard during high speed maneuvers.
• If gear is not immediately needed, stow it in
secure areas.
• Safety gear must be immediately accessible at
all times.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by wind, waves and sun, and will decrease
your response time and ability to react in critical
situations. Give special attention to the effects of
alcohol and drugs while boating. No other single
factor causes as many marine accidents and deaths.
Death or serious injury and damage to personal and
private property can result from being impaired while
operating a boat.
Impaired Operation
Control Hazard - Federal laws prohibit operating
a boat while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. These laws are vigorously enforced.
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WARNING
weather or time of day, use navigational lights to
ensure other boats can see you. In addition, if high
bow angle causes reduced visibility, slow down to
allow sufficient time to react if an emergency occurs.