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information). There is no single recommended seating or load
distribution for all conditions. Experience with your boat will
allow you to determine where to properly allow passengers and
gear to be placed.
Visibility of the Operator
The operator of the boat is responsible, by law, to “maintain
a proper lookout by sight and hearing.” The operator must
ensure that he/she has appropriate visibility for safe operation.
No passengers or equipment should block the operator’s view,
including the view of other boats, skier(s), rider(s), swimmer(s),
or anyone or anything else in the water. Even momentary
interference can result in the driver’s inability to respond to a
situation that requires avoidance of another vessel or submerged
or partially submerged object(s).
Look carefully before turning, especially when you are turning
around to pick up a fallen skier/rider. Other boats in your vicinity
may not necessarily be following the Rules of the Road. Be
alert and keep a visual check for other boats in and around your
intended path. Do not turn or maneuver your boat without first
checking that it is clear to do so. Failure to look before turning
can result in an encounter with another boat where neither boat
has enough time to avoid a collision. This situation can develop
very quickly if you fail to look first and turn in front of another
oncoming boat.
Boating Under the Influence
Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be deadly.
Alcohol and/or drug use is the leading contributing factor to all
recreational boating fatalities. Alcohol and drugs can increase
your reaction time and impair your judgment. Combined with
the sun, wind, waves, and noise of other watercraft, the effects
of drugs and alcohol can be increased and can significantly
increase your reaction time. As the owner/operator, you are
responsible for the alcohol/drug use and onboard behavior of
your passengers. Additionally, civil lawsuits in cases of property
damage or injury/death to others can result in significantly higher
verdicts when alcohol or drugs are allowed.
Product Misuse
Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it
was never intended can create dangerous situations. The boat
operator and passengers are responsible for using the product
safely and as intended. The driver must operate the boat in a
manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. If you or your
passengers are unsure about the proper use of the product,
unsure about performing certain boating maneuvers or are
unsure about a particular water activity, refer to this owner’s
manual or contact a knowledgeable source, such as your local
dealer, the US Coast Guard, or your local boating authority.
Reporting Accidents
Boat operators may be required by law to file a Boating
Accident report with their state boating law enforcement
agency or local authority, the USCG, or their country’s boating
law enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain
boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if there
is a loss or probable loss of life or a personal injury requiring
medical attention beyond first aid. In these situations, a formal
report must generally be filed within 48 hours of the accident.
Also, a boating accident must be reported for accidents when
damage exceeding $500 is incurred, or there is a complete loss
of the boat. In these situations, a formal report must generally
be filed within 10 days. If any of these events occur, seek further
assistance from local law enforcement personnel. Please note
that the submittal of a report is the responsibility of the boat
owner. This requirement is different than laws associated with
the reporting of automobile accidents.
Rendering Assistance
If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble,
you must assume it is a real emergency and render assistance
immediately. By law, the operator in charge of the craft is
obligated to help any individual in danger, presuming assistance
can be safely provided. Failure to render assistance can result in
a fine and/or imprisonment.
The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to a “Good
Samaritan” boater providing good faith assistance and absolves a
boater from any civil liability arising from such assistance.
Hazardous Conditions
Every waterway poses hazards that should be avoided. You
Excess and improper loading of bow area forward of windshield may
cause water influx, operating instability, and loss of control resulting
in injury or death. Bow Capacity Limit - X persons or XXX lbs. person,
gear and ballast. This is posted separately on your boat but still
included in overall capacity. Use good judgment when weighting your
boat for any towed water sports.
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WARNING
Obstructed visibility can cause death or serious injury. The operator
must maintain clear visibility at all times while operating the boat.
Arrange passengers and equipment appropriately or designate a
passenger to assist when visibility is limited.
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WARNING
Operating the boat or boating under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs can cause serious injury or death. Alcohol and drugs slow your
reaction time and impair your judgment. Do not operate a boat or
allow passengers to boat while under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs.
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WARNING
Impaired operation may result in severe personal injury or death.
Federal and state laws prohibit operating a boat under the influence
of alcohol and other drugs. If the operator’s blood alcohol content is
above the legal limit, violators are subject to fines and may go to jail.
Violators may also lose automobile driving privileges.
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