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• Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning.
• Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and
mooring areas.
• The bow may be slippery. Do not go forward while the
engine is running.
• When you leave the boat take the keys with you. This will
keep untrained and unauthorized persons from operating
the boat.
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
• DO NOT operate the engine in a confined space.
• DO NOT go under the boat cover with the engine
running or shortly after the engine has been running.
• DO NOT use boarding platform with the engine
running.
• DO NOT “teak surf.”
• Allow adequate ventilation with fresh air before
entering.
• Slow down when crossing waves or wake in order to
minimize the impact on passengers and the boat.
General Precautions
Your safety, the safety of your passengers and other boaters are
among your responsibilities as operator of this boat. Your boat must
be in compliance with USCG safety equipment regulations. You
should know how to react correctly to adverse weather conditions,
have good navigation skills, and follow the "Rules of the Road" as
defined by the USCG and state/county/local regulations.
Before each outing you should check all safety equipment, such as
fire extinguishers, PFDs, flares, distress flags, flashlights and
emergency stop switch. They should be operable, in good
condition, readily visible and easily accessed.
Know the weight capacity of your boat. DO NOT overload your
boat.
This section covers general boating safety information. Throughout
this manual specific precautions and symbols identify safety related
information.
Boating Safety
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