BOATING SAFETY
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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The operator and all passengers should wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD).
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require that the proper number and type of PFD be aboard the boat for each
adult passenger and worn by each child under 13 years old. However, some foreseeable accidents could
happen so quickly on any boat that there would not be time to put on a PFD. Therefore, Skeeter
recommends PFD use at all times while the boat is in operation.
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Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you
operate your Skeeter boat. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall into the water.
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Footwear and gloves are recommended.
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NEVER operate the boat after consuming alcohol or taking drugs.
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For reasons of safety and proper care of your Skeeter boat, always perform the pre-operation checks listed
on Page 1-20 before operating.
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Passengers must always sit in a designated seating area, place feet on the deck, and hold on to the hand
grips when the boat is in motion.
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Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride in this boat if you are pregnant or in poor
health.
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Do not attempt to modify this Skeeter boat! Modifications to your boat may reduce safety and reliability, and
render the boat unsafe or illegal to use.
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