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SAFETY INFORMATION 21
Drugs and Alcohol
Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while
operating a boat. Like driving a car,
driving a boat requires sober, attentive
care. Operating a boat while intoxicat-
ed or under the influence of drugs is
not only dangerous, but it is also a Fed-
eral offense carrying a significant pen-
alty. These laws are vigorously en-
forced. The use of drugs and alcohol,
singly or in combination, decreases re-
action time, impedes judgment, im-
pairs vision, and inhibits your ability to
safely operate a boat.
Safe Operation
For safety reasons and proper care, al-
ways perform “Daily Pre-Operation
Checks” as specified in your
Opera-
tor's Guide before operating your boat.
Safe operation means that you do not
misuse your boat nor do you allow
your passengers to do so. Safe opera-
tion means using good judgment at all
times. It includes, without limitation,
the following actions:
– Load the boat within the limits listed
on the capacity plate. Balance loads
bow to stern and port to starboard.
– Maintain boat speed at or below the
local legal limit. Avoid excessive
speed or speeds not appropriate for
operating conditions.
– Do not use the boat in weather or
sea conditions beyond the skill or ex-
perience of the operator or the com-
fortable capability of the boat or pas-
sengers.
– Be sure at least one other passenger
is familiar with the operation and
safety aspects of the boat in case of
an emergency.
– Make sure that passengers and
gear do not obstruct the operator's
view or ability to move.
– Do not exceed the maximum en-
gine power rating stated on the cer-
tification plate attached to the boat.
– Observe all safety signs and warn-
ings both inside the boat and in the
immediate boating area.
Passenger Safety
Before getting underway, show all
passengers where emergency and
safety equipment is stowed, and ex-
plain how to use it. Everyone aboard
should wear rubber-soled shoes which
resist slipping on wet surfaces. While
underway, passengers should remain
seated inside the deck rails. Don't al-
low passengers to drag their feet or
hands in the water. Always use hand-
holds and other safety hardware to
prevent falls. All non-swimmers, poor
swimmers, and children should wear a
PFD at all times. Federal regulations
require that children under 13 years of
age wear a PFD when the boat is un-
derway unless they are in an enclosed
cabin or below deck.
First Aid
As a boat operator, you should be fa-
miliar with basic first aid procedures
that may be needed while you are far
from help. Fish hook accidents or mi-
nor cuts and abrasions may be the
most serious mishaps on board a boat,
but you should also learn the proper
procedures and be ready to deal with
the truly serious problems like exces-
sive bleeding, hypothermia, and burns.
First aid literature and courses are avail-
able through most Red Cross chapters.
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WARNING
Alcohol consumption and boating
do not mix! Operating under the
influence endangers the lives of
your passengers and other boat-
ers. Federal laws prohibit operat-
ing a boat under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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