Key West Boats 1720CC, Руководство пользователя

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RULES OF THE ROAD
Just as there are rules of the road you must obey when operating a
car, there are rules you must obey when operating a boat. You must be
familiar with all rules before you operate your boat. The navigation aids
(traffic signals) of the waterways are buoys, horns, signal lights, etc. The
Coast Guard has prepared many pamphlets for your information. For more
information contact a local U.S. Coast Guard station, write to U.S. Coast
Guard Headquarters, 1300 NW Washington, D.C. 20226 or call the U.S.
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1.800.368.5647. Your local authorities
can give you information on boat handling courses in your area.
MINORS
Boats are not toys. Minors must be closely supervised by a competent adult
whenever operating a boat. The state in which you operate may have laws
regarding the minimum age and licensing requirements of minors. Be sure
to contact your state boating authorities for information
PASSENGER SAFETY
Make sure your passengers understand their responsibilities, such as
wearing PFDs and remaining seated when moving. Show them how to
operate the boat in case you are unable to continue operation, or fall
overboard. Do not let them sit on the gunwale or over the bow. Do not
allow them to drag their feet or hands in the water when the boat is moving.
Instruct them to stay with the boat in case it capsizes.
☐ WARNING ☐
The operator of the boat is responsible by law to
“maintain a proper lookout by sight (and hearing).” He
must insist that he has an unobstructed view particularly
to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should
block his view when operating the boat above idle speed.
WATER SKIING
☐ WARNING ☐
• SKIERS MUST WEAR A U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED
PFD SUITABLE FOR WATER SPORTS.
• KEEP WELL AWAY FROM ALL OTHER OBJECTS.
• HAVE AN OBSERVER IN THE BOAT WATCH THE SKIER
AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT SKI IN SHALLOW WATER.
• ALWAYS KEEP A DOWNED SKIER IN SIGHT AND
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