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Operation
• Approach a skier in the water from the down-
wind side and be certain to stop the motion of
the boat and your motor before coming in close
proximity to the skier.
• Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A
fallen skier is very hard to see by other boats
and is extremely vulnerable. When a skier falls,
be prepared to immediately turn the boat and
return to the skier.
• Never leave a fallen skier alone in the water
for any reason and have an observer display a
skier down ag to alert other boaters that your
skier has fallen.
• Agree on hand signals to be used between the
observer and skier to communicate. This is
important to eliminate confusion and ensure the
safety of your skiers, wakeboarders or tubers.
Refer the Hand Signals drawing in this section
for signals that are commonly used during
water sports activities.
• Make sure the observer watches for the skier’s
signal to indicate he or she is OK. If the signal
is not seen immediately, assume the skier is
injured and in need of immediate assistance.
Be prepared to respond quickly.
For additional information on water skiing, includ-
ing hand signals and water skiing manuals, contact
the American Water Skiing Association in Winter
Haven, Florida, 813-324-4341.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN
CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY.
DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF
DIVERS, SWIMMERS OR SKIERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO
BOARD. ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
2.13 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with
plastic is illegal anywhere in the marine environ-
ment. U.S. Coast Guard regulations also restrict
the dumping of other forms of garbage. Regional,
state and local restrictions on garbage discharges
also may apply.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and
dispose of it properly on shore. You should make
sure your passengers are aware of the local waste
laws and the trash management procedure on
your boat. Refer to the placard mounted on your
boat for more specic information regarding solid
waste disposal.
Federal law requires that vessels of 26 feet or
longer must display in a prominent location, a
durable placard at least 4 by 9 inches notifying
the crew and passengers of the discharge restric-
tions (Marpol Treaty). A label for this purpose has
been shipped with the boat and is attached to the
port side of the cockpit. It is the boat owner’s
responsibility to make sure this placard remains
mounted and legible in accordance with the law.
Trash Disposal & Discharge of Placard
on Port Side of Cockpit
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