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• Be aware that your boat will handle differently depending on
loading and on-board weight distribution.
• Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated
in appropriate seating locations to avoid falling or falling
overboard.
• Instruct and ensure that passengers remain properly seated
at all times while the boat is in motion above idle speed.
• Not allow passengers to sit on the transom, seat backs,
engine cover or sides of the boat while the engine is running
and the boat is in motion to avoid falling overboard.
• Not allow passengers to sit in a position that obstructs the
operator’s view.
• NEVER leave children unattended and in the boat without
adult supervision.
• Have children riding in the bow of the boat be accompanied
by an adult in the bow and ensure that all remain seated
when the boat is in motion.
• Not let passengers occupy seats which may be in the path of
the tow line.
• Slow down when crossing waves or wakes in order to
minimize the impact on passengers and the boat. Crossing
waves or wakes at an angle (such as 45 degrees) rather than
perpendicularly will reduce the severity of the impact. Avoid
rough water, large waves and large wakes from other boats
when at high speed. Jumping waves/wakes or slamming the
bow will cause large vertical impacts which may cause injury
to occupants or cause ejections.
• For safe towing (waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, wake
surfing, knee boarding, etc.) be experienced and have an
observer [an observer or “spotter” is required by law in most
states]. A rear view mirror is helpful if you are allowed to tow
without an observer in your state.
• Avoid letting tow lines or mooring lines wrap around
anyone’s body parts/limbs. Doing so could allow body
parts/limbs to become entangled in the line and could cause
significant injury, such as amputations.
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