PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 92 / 132

2870 OFFSHORE
92
10.14 Water Skiing
Your Pursuit could be equipped for water skiing. If you have never driven skiers before, you should spend
some hours as an observer and learn from an experienced driver. If you are an experienced driver, you should
take some time to become familiar with the boat and the way it handles before pulling a skier. The driver
should also know the skier’s ability and drive accordingly. The following safety precautions should be
observed while towing water skiers.
• Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and swimmers, out of channels, and in water free of
underwater obstructions.
• Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do not allow people who cannot swim to water ski.
BE SURE THAT THE SKIER IS WEARING A PROPER LIFE JACKET. A WATER SKIER
IS CONSIDERED ON BOARD THE BOAT AND A COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET
IS REQUIRED. IT IS ADVISABLE AND RECOMMENDED FOR A SKIER TO WEAR A FLO-
TATION DEVICE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE IMPACT OF HITTING THE WATER
AT HIGH SPEED. WATER SKI ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ALWAYS CARRY A
SECOND PERSON ON BOARD TO OBSERVE THE SKIER SO THAT YOUR FULL ATTEN-
TION CAN BE GIVEN TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE BOAT.
• Approach a skier in the water from the downwind side and be certain to stop the motion of the boat and
your motor before coming in close proximity to the skier.
• Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A fallen skier is very hard to see by other boats and is extremely
vulnerable. When a skier falls, be prepared to immediately turn the boat and return to the skier. Never
leave a fallen skier alone in the water for any reason.
For additional information on water skiing, including hand signals and water skiing manuals, contact the
American Water Skiing Association in Winter Haven, Florida, 863-324-4341.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS, SWIMMERS OR SKI-
ERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE
LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
10.15 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be prepared to react quickly, particularly when you are offshore. The
following procedures will help you in recovering a person that has fallen overboard.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man overboard alarm and have all passengers point to the person
in the water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life jacket to the person, if possible, and another to use as
a marker.