Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it was never
intended can create dangerous situations. The boat operator and passengers
are responsible for using the product safely and as intended. The driver must
operate the boat in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. If you
or your passengers are unsure about the proper use of the product, unsure
about performing certain boating maneuvers or are unsure about a particular
water activity, refer to this manual or contact a knowledgeable source, such as
your local dealer, the US Coast Guard, or your local boating authority.
Boat operators may be required by law to le a Boating Accident report with
their state boating law enforcement agency or local authority, the USCG, or
their country’s boating law enforcement agency when their boat is involved in
certain boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if there is a loss
or probable loss of life or a personal injury requiring medical attention beyond
rst aid. In these situations, a formal report must generally be led within 48
hours of the accident. Also a boating accident must be reported for accidents
when damage exceeding $500 is incurred, or there is a complete loss of the
boat. In these situations, a formal report must generally be led within 10 days.
If any of these events occur, seek further assistance from local law enforcement
personnel. Please note that the submittal of a report is the responsibility of
the boat owner. This requirement is dierent than laws associated with the
reporting of automobile accidents.
If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble, you must assume it
is a real emergency and render assistance immediately. By law, the operator in
charge of the craft is obligated to provide assistance to any individual in danger,
presuming assistance can be safely provided. Failure to render assistance can
result in a ne and/or imprisonment.
The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to a “Good Samaritan” boater
providing good faith assistance, and absolves a boater from any civil liability
arising from such assistance.
Every waterway poses hazards that should be avoided. You will be best
prepared to avoid these hazards if you are familiar with the waterway where you are boating.
Whenever possible familiarize yourself with navigation charts, depth charts, and waterway
maps before you go boating. The following information outlines some of the most
common hazards which may be encountered:
Shallow Water Operation
Shallow water brings on obvious hazards such as sand bars, stumps, rocks,
etc. Know the area in which you will be operating the boat. Grounding the vessel
or striking submerged objects can result in serious injury or death and can cause
severe damage to your watercraft.
At high speed, this can cause rapid deceleration or stop your boat abruptly,
which may cause occupants to impact the interior of the boat or be ejected. Stick
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