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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.
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.
Safety—11
Boating Under the Influence
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.
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
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
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.
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
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 provide
assistance to 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 will
be best prepared to avoid these hazards if you are familiar with the
waterway where you are boating. Whenever possible familiarize yourself
with navigation charts, depth charts, and waterway maps before you go
boating. The following information outlines some of the most common
hazards which may be encountered:
Shallow Water Operation
Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars,
stumps, rocks, etc. Know the area in which you will be operating the
boat. Grounding the vessel or striking submerged objects can result in
serious injury or death and can cause severe damage to your watercraft.
At high speed, this can cause rapid deceleration or stop your boat
abruptly, which may cause occupants to impact the interior of the boat
or be ejected. Stick to deeper water whenever possible, and if you must
travel in shallow water, proceed at low speed and post a lookout.
Know the minimal depth your boat can safely travel.
Warning Markers
Learn to recognize the different buoys and day markers; they are
used as the signposts of the waterways identifying navigable routes
and water hazards. It is a good idea to ask local authorities about
hazard areas and if they are marked. Stay within boundaries and clear
of hazards.
Weeds
Weeds can generally be a threat to a boat’s engine and other
components on the boat. If weeds wrap around the propeller, they can
create vibration in the engine. They also can restrict water intakes or
clog the water filter, causing the engine to overheat. Learn to recognize
the typical normal operating temperature range for your engine. If
temperature rises high above normal, then check for blockage of the
engine cooling water system.
Weeds can sometimes be removed by
shifting to NEUTRAL, pausing for a
moment, then shifting to REVERSE to
unwind the weeds from the propeller.
Dam Spillways
The area around dam spillways is very hazardous and conditions
can change rapidly. Keep clear of the spillways and areas below
dams. Currents created by spillways can draw in objects, including
your boat.