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CAPACITY
Know the weight capacity of your boat. Do not overload your boat. Overloading of
passengers, personal equipment and supplies could result in an accident, especially in
rough waters.
LOADING
Be sure that passengers, personal equipment and supplies are in their proper location
before operating the boat. It does not necessarily mean you can carry a passenger for
every seat. Keep personal equipment and supplies to an “as needed” basis. Maintain a
balanced load (front to back and side to side) at all times.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Every waterway poses hazards that you should avoid, such as shallow water, tree stumps
and sand bars. Ask local boaters for information and consult a marine chart when
boating on unfamiliar waters. As the operator of the boat, you should try to avoid all
hazards, known and unknown. The following information does not contain all possible
water hazards.
Operating in shallow water presents a number of hazards. Mud, sand, weeds and debris
can foul a propulsion unit propeller or its cooling water. If a propulsion unit strikes an
underwater object, check the propulsion unit and boat for damage. If a propulsion unit
vibrates after striking an object, it may indicate a damaged propeller.
Sand bars in narrow inlets are constantly shifting, making it difficult to mark them with
buoys. Tides in coastal areas affect water levels producing sand bars. Sometimes sand
bars are indicated by waves as they form into breakers when passing over the sand bar.
Refer to Grounding, in this section, if you run aground on a sand bar.
The water level around a dam spillway is a hazardous area. It is subject to rapid changes
caused by currents and turbulence. Keep clear of the spillway areas below dams.
WEATHER/SEAS
Getting caught in severe weather is hazardous. Check with local weather stations, the
USCG, or Weather Service Broadcasts for the latest conditions. It is recommended to
check the weather, sea and wind conditions not only before, but, periodically while you
are boating.
A change in wave height, wind direction and speed indicates deteriorating weather. Take
common sense precautions if you are forced to operate you boat in stormy conditions:
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Wear PFDs.
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Stow gear below deck and batten down equipment on deck.
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Reduce speed and head for a safe place that you can easily reach.
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If you lose power, keep the boat headed into the waves by using the anchor.
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