EVERGLIDER 253CC - Water Skiing and Wakeboarding

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Operation
• Make sure to approach the person from the
downwind side and maneuver the boat so the
propeller is well clear of the person in the water.
• Turn o the engine when the person is alongside
and use a ring buoy with a line attached, a paddle
or boat hook to assist him to the boat. Make sure
you don’t hit him with the ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on
board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer
rst aid if necessary. If the injuries are serious,
call for help. Refer to the Safety chapter for
more information on rst aid and requesting
emergency medical assistance.
WARNING
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
OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS
PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE.
2.12 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
Your boat could be equipped for water skiing and
wakeboarding. If you have never driven skiers be-
fore, you should spend some hours as an observer
and learning from an experienced driver. If you are
an experienced driver, you should take some time to
become familiar with the boat and the way it handles
before pulling a skier. The driver should also know
the skier’s ability and drive accordingly.
The following safety precautions should be
observed while towing water skiers.
• Water ski only in safe areas, away from other
boats and swimmers, out of channels and in
water free of underwater obstructions. The area
should be at least 5 feet deep, 3000 feet long
and have at least 100’ between each side of the
boat and any obstructions.
• Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do
not allow people who cannot swim to water ski.
• Be sure that the skier is wearing a proper life
jacket. A water skier is considered on board
the boat and a Coast Guard approved life jacket
is required. It is advisable and recommended
for a skier to wear a otation device designed
to withstand the impact of hitting the water at
high speed.
• Make sure to inspect the ski equipment and
tow rope before each ski session. Never use
equipment that is damaged or with loose screws,
torn boots, severe corrosion or tears in the fabric.
You should also inspect the ski tow rope and
replace if it is frayed, has unnecessary knots
or is damaged. Never use a ski tow line that is
questionable.
• Secure the ski tow rope to an appropriate device
intended for ski tow ropes.
• Always carry a second person on board to
observe the skier or wakeboarder so that your
full attention can be given to the safe operation
of the boat. The operator should pay attention to
driving the boat and have the observer keep him
updated on the skier. Never ski after dark. It is
hazardous and illegal. Neither the boat operator
or skier can see well enough to navigate at skiing
or wakeboarding speeds safely at night.
• Never spray swimmers, boats, rafts or other
skiers. The risk for a collision makes this
dangerous for the skier and people being
sprayed.
• Never follow directly behind another boat while
pulling skiers. Always stay a safe distance behind
or o the side of other boat trac. If the boat
you are following stops unexpectedly, you may
not be able to respond quick enough endangering
your skier and occupants of both boats.
• Never follow behind another boat pulling a skier
for any reason, even if you are not pulling a skier.
If the skier you are following falls, you may not
be able to respond quick enough and could run
over the skier.
• When pulling multiple skiers, make sure the
ropes are the same length. Never pull multiple
skiers with tow ropes of dierent lengths.
• Always make sure to slowly pull the slack out of
the ski rope and wait for the OK from the skier
before advancing the throttle to ensure the rope
is not wrapped around the skier and that the
skier is ready. Never advance the throttle until
the skier provides the ready signal.