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2021 OWNER’S MANUAL | Safety 25
for that activity and that it is in good condition.
• Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted,
unraveling or discolored from use or being
left in the sun. If a rope breaks while in use
it can recoil at the skier/rider being towed
or into the watercraft where it might strike
passengers. Replace tow ropes with any sign
of damage.
• Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee
material to pull skiers or riders.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft
in an approved fashion with hardware
designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft
manual for instructions on proper tow rope
attachment.
• Always keep people and tow ropes away from
the propeller, even when idling.
• If a tow rope should become entangled in a
propeller, shut off the engine, remove the key
and secure it in a safe location before retrieving the
rope.
• Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when
not in use.
Preparing to ski or ride
Always have a person other than the driver act as an
observer to look out for the skier/rider.
• Be sure the driver is aware of the experience and ability
of the skier/rider.
• The driver, observer and skier/rider need to agree on
hand signals before skiing or riding. Signals should
include READY, STOP, SPEED UP and SLOW DOWN .
• Start the engine only after making sure that no one in
the water is near the propeller.
• Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out
of the watercraft, or in the water near the watercraft.
• Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around
anyone’s hands, arms, legs or other parts of the body.
• Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack
until the tow rope is tight.
• When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no
traffic ahead, take off in a straight line. Adjust the speed
according to the signals given by the skier/rider.
Skiing or riding
The watercraft and skier/rider should always maintain
enough distance from obstacles so a skier/rider falling, or
coasting and/or watercraft will not encounter any obstacle.
• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks,
pilings, swimmers, other watercraft, or any other
obstacles.
• Use only on water.
• Never attempt land or dock starts. This will increase
your risk of injury or death.
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket (PFD) approved
by your country’s agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
• The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury.
• Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot
effect on the skier/rider’s speed.
• The skier/rider should be towed at an appropriate
speed for his or her ability level.
Faller skier or rider
Falling and injuries are common in skiing or riding.
• Circle a fallen skier/rider slowly to return the tow rope
handle or pick up the fallen skier/rider.
• Turn off the engine when near a fallen skier/rider.
• Always keep the fallen skier/rider in view and on the
driver’s side of the watercraft.
• Display a red or orange skier-down flag to alert other
vessels that a skier/rider is down if required by the state
in which you are operating.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In an emergency, you may have to resort to measures which
are not commonly practiced. Always assess the dangers of being
in harm’s way versus the protection of equipment. Keep a sound
mind during an emergency and always use common sense.
Explosion and Fire
Many boat fires and explosions involve flammable liquids such
as gas or oil, which are used in your boat’s propulsion engine(s)
and generator. Carefully follow all warning labels and safety
precautions while handling flammable substances. Many fires
in inboard boats start in the bilge area due to gasoline vapors.
Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and collect in the bilge of
boats.
Explosion
If explosion is imminent, put on PFDs, grab distress signals and
survival gear, and immediately abandon ship.
The warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety
Code represent common risks encountered by users.
The code does not cover all instances of risk or danger.
Please use common sense and good judgment.