BOATING SAFETY
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The Coast Guard pointed out that carbon monoxide is one of the most danger-
ous gases. It strikes before you know you are exposed and it impairs in a way
that can and too often does lead to death. That is why it is so important to the
Coast Guard that in every circumstance where it can be avoided, it is.
Every year tragic deaths occur from the negligence of unsafe boating and
dangerous activities. Experts say, “many of these deaths may have been caused
by an invisible hazard, carbon monoxide poisoning.” Taking the risk of swimming
under a boarding platform when the engine is running, skiing within 20 ft (6.1
meters), “teak surfing” or “dragging” behind a moving boat can be fatal.
As a concerned Manufacturer we do not consider any dangerous activities
which can result in a serious injury or death a watersport. Your manufacturer is
concerned for all boaters’ safety and DOES NOT promote unsafe boating risks,
and STRONGLY recommends that boaters refrain from ANY unsafe or danger-
ous activities. Boaters/users assume all risks for such actions.
DO NOT use the boarding platform for any other purpose than boarding the
boat or preparation of entering the water, and DO NOT be on or near the
boarding platform when the engine is running.
The boat owner, as well as all boat occupants, must ensure that they understand
the dangers of carbon monoxide and comply with all safety recommendations/
requirements. No one should be allowed to stand or sit in any area of the boat
that is not a designated seat while the boat is running.
GENERAL WATERSPORT PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATORS
• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals
and common skiing courtesy.
CIRCLE BACK TO
DOCK
CUT ENGINE SPEED
FASTER
SPEED
SLOWER
SPEED OK
STOP TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT SKIER IN
WATER
SKIER O.K.
• Propeller strikes may cause serious injury or death.
• The operator should know the ability level of the skier/rider.
• The operator should look ahead before starting.
• The engine MUST be shut down (OFF) before a skier/rider enters or exits the
boat, boarding platform, or ladder.
• Observer in the boat should keep operator appraised of skier/rider status.
• Communicate skiing speed with the skier/rider before starting.
• Aft located seating of various names are not to be occupied while the
engine is running.
• Be sure to have an experienced operator in the boat while skiing/riding.
• When people are putting on or taking off watersports equipment, always
turn the engine off.
• NEVER allow tow rope loose ends to endanger passengers.
• NEVER allow passengers to sit in the path of the rope.
• The operator should always watch the skier/rider as the line is tightened to
start (in case rope wraps around ski or skier/rider).
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