BOATING SAFETY
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Your ATX boat has been constructed to meet all U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) requirements applicable
at the time of manufacture. However, it is still your responsibility as the boat
owner to ensure the boat is always operated in a safe fashion.
USCG regulations require certain safety equipment be present on your boat
during operation. Besides the USCG regulations, other local and/or interna-
tional law enforcement agencies may have similar requirements. You should
check with your local marine enforcement agency regarding any such
requirements before using the waterways.
It is not intended for this manual to be a replacement for a course on boating safe-
ty. It is highly recommended that if you are unfamiliar with the use and operation
of a boat, you seek advice and training from a qualified individual or organiza-
tion. Check with your local boating agency or dealer for more information about
boating safety classes in your area.
Your safety, the safety of your passengers, and other boaters are among your
responsibilities as operator or owner of this boat. Your boat must be in compliance
with (USCG), state, and country 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 ex-
tinguishers, life jackets (PFDs), flares, distress flags, flashlights, and emergen-
cy cutoff 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. Passengers
and equipment should be spread out evenly.
This section covers general boating safety information. Throughout this manual
specific precautions and symbols identify safety related information.
BOAT SAFETY LABELS
Your ATX boat is affixed with various safety labels at the time of manufac-
ture. These labels appear at specific locations on the boat where safety is of
particular concern. Safety labels must be legible. If you suspect a label is missing
or one becomes damaged, contact your dealer for immediate replacement.
READ AND ADHERE TO ALL WARNING PLATES AND LABELS from bow to stern,
including those that are installed inside the engine compartment, lockers, and
under seating.
SAFETY STATEMENTS
Throughout this manual, specific precautions and symbols identify safety related
information. Follow these precautions as indicated.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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