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the deck, which could result in serious bodily injury or damage to
the boat that is not covered by warranty.
• Never jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter
or exit the water when the engine is running (ON). (See the
Common Sense Approach section of this Owner’s Manual for
additional information regarding carbon monoxide peril.)
Maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet from the ski platform
when wake surfing or tubing. Any closer risks exposure to CO
fumes, which can be deadly. Never launch a surfboard from the
ski platform (or any part of the boat) or end a surfing session by
surfing onto the ski platform. Such activities can damage the boat,
which is not covered under warranty. Being on the ski platform at
any time the boat is running can potentially expose individuals to
CO poisoning as well.
• Never ride on the ski platform or hold on to the ski platform while
in the water during engine operation, including at idle. Carbon
monoxide fumes are expelled from the lower transom areas of
your boat and can cause death or serious illness. See the Com-
mon Sense Approach section following for more details.
• Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The tower is intended for
towing only as noted.
• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing/
wakeboarding hand signals and adheres to common skiing, wake-
boarding and boating courtesy. Inexperienced skiers might not
know that there are waterskiing hand signals, similar to bicycle
and motorcycle hand signals, that can be used while skiing.
For example, giving a thumbs up or palm facing up signal while
motioning upwards means “speed up,” and the opposite, thumbs
down or palms facing down, means “slow down.” There are also
signals for speed—turn right, turn left, stop—and signals for
when you are down in the water. Learning these help the water
skier communicate with the boat over the loud roar of the engine.
The best way to utilize these signals is by having a spotter. Many
states require at least two people be aboard the boat while
towing a skier—one driver and one spotter. Having a spotter to
watch the water skier allows the driver of the boat to concentrate
on the water in front of and around the boat. The spotter watches
the water skier and communicates hand signals to the driver and
also can alert the driver when the skier falls.
• Give immediate assistance to anyone who falls because they
are vulnerable and may not be seen by other boaters. Approach
individuals in the water from the leeward side (opposite the wind)
and turn OFF the engine prior to reaching them. Propellers and
engine exhaust are only part of the potential problem for some-
one in the water. Be aware that propellers may continue to turn
for a period of time after the engine is shut OFF, and the edges
are often sharp enough to easily cut skin or break bones.
• Ski and wakeboard only in acceptable areas. Avoid
restricted areas.
• The above mandates are not all-inclusive. It is the boater’s respon-
sibility to operate the boat in a safe fashion and become familiar
with any and all rules and regulations governing boat operation.
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