OPERATION
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• Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so that the
weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a
proper seat or on the floor. Refer to
Loading
.
• Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat
handling and the starting and operation of the outboard, in
case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
• Before departing, tell someone where you are going and
when you expect to return.
• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is
illegal.
• Know the waters and area you will be boating: tides,
currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.
Loading
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum number of
passengers or load capacity of the boat. Refer to the
specification table in this manual or the manufacturer's plate on
the boat for the maximum number of passengers and load
capacity of the boat.
Position and distribute the load evenly in the boat to help
counterbalance the weight of the outboard.
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PASSENGER SEATING
Sitting on the buoyancy tube while the boat is underway puts you
at risk of being ejected during sharp turns or when in rough
water. You may be struck by the engine or propeller if you fall
from a moving boat.
