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Operation
10-1
Operation
10.1 General
Before you start, become familiar with the
various component systems and their oper-
ation, and perform the Pre-Cruise System
Check found in section 10.4. A thorough
understanding of the component systems
and their operation is essential to operate
the boat safely. This manual and the asso-
ciated manufacturers’ owner’s manuals have
been provided to enhance your knowledge of
your boat. Read them carefully, and also read
the provided book titled
Sportfish, Cruisers,
Yachts - Owner’s Manual
.
Your boat must have the necessary safety
equipment onboard and be in compliance
with the U.S. Coast Guard, local and state
safety regulations. There should be one Per-
sonal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person.
Non-swimmers and small children should
wear PFD’s at all times. You should know and
understand the “Rules of the Road” and have
had an experienced operator brief you on the
general operation of your new boat. At least
one other person should be instructed on the
proper operation of the boat in case the oper-
ator is suddenly incapacitated.
The operator is responsible for his safety and
the safety of his passengers. When board-
ing or loading the boat, always step onto the
boat, never jump.
WARNING
!
DROWNING OR LOSS OF CONTROL
HAZARD
Ejection or sudden loss of control can
cause death or serious injury from
improper use of seating. DO NOT
stand while driving above engine idle
speeds and make sure the cockpit
seat is locked/secured and all passen-
gers are seated when boat is under-
way.
DO NOT allow passengers to sit on the seat
backs, gunwales, bows, transoms or on fish -
ing seats when the boat is underway. Pas-
sengers should be seated to properly balance
the load and must not obstruct the operator’s
view, particularly to the front.
Overloading and improper distribution of
weight can cause the boat to become unsta-
ble and are significant causes of accidents.
Know the weight capacity and horsepower
rating of your boat. Do not overload or over-
power your boat.
WARNING
!
OVERLOAD HAZARD
Overloading the boat beyond max-
imum load or altering the stability,
buoyancy or center-of-gravity can
result in death or serious injury. DO
NOT exceed the maximum load or
alter the center-of-gravity of the boat.
Remember, it is the operator’s responsibility
to use good common sense and sound judg-
ment in loading and operating the boat.
WARNING
!
SLIPPERY SURFACE HAZARD
Wet surfaces can generate slippery
conditions which can result in death
or serious injury. Use caution on wet
surfaces.
10.2 Homeland Security Restric-
tions
Recreational boaters have a role in
keeping our waterways safe and secure.
Violators of the restrictions below can
expect a quick and severe response:
• Do not approach within 100 yards, and
slow to minimum speed within 500 yards
of any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to