Newport CARMEL - Hazard Awareness and Navigation Rules; Outboard Motor Operation

Aspects of Enviromental
Protection
Operation: Rowing
Operation: Outboard Motor
NOTE: DO NOT use oars as levers: they
could break!
floor. We will take no responsibility if this
warning is disregarded.
injured if they are outside the boat.
operating near beaches and launch sites.
Shut off the motor when operating near
someone in the water.
To protect waterways from the
spread of invasive species, always
clean your boat after each use to
remove unwanted hitchhikers such as
Zebra Mussels and other aquiatic
pests.
In case of oil and fuel leakage, or in
polluted or dirty waters, clean or
recuperate the waste in a manner
appropriate to the local environment.
Excessive noise and exhaust emission
should be avoided. Particular care
should be used in the disposal of
residues, e.g. of paint, paint removing
substances or other cleansing agents.
Loading
DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT
CARRYING CAPACITY INDICATED
ON THE BOAT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE.
1.
Each person in the boat should wear a
life jacket (personal flotation device).
Oars or paddles. and a repair kit should
be carried on board for emergencies.
All loads placed in the boat should be
distributed evenly for proper boat trim.
2.
Inflatable boats are equipped with oars
and thole-pins; certain models also come
with a rowing-seat as standart. Ensure
seat is properly installed.
Install oars in thole-pins, attach thole-pin
cap screws.
1.
WARNING!
Local water conditions must be taken
into account before operating the boat
with oars or a small outboard motor.
Boat power may not be strong enough
to overcome currents in tidal inlets,
small channels or shallows of shoal
water regions.
DO NOT OVERPOWER AND
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT
OF THE MOTOR!
Overpowering can result in severe
handling and/or stability problems
with serious consequences or loss
of motor.
Loose motor mounting screws will
cause erratic boat operation and
possibly the loss of your outboard
motor!
Read the manual carefully before
assembling or operating the boat.
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OBSERVE THE RULES OF THE SEA.
LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR BOAT
CORRECTLY AND TO RESPECT THE
NAVIGATION RULES. TAKE A BOATING
SAFETY COURSE TO IMPROVE YOUR
KNOWLEDGE. ALWAYS OPERATE WITH
COURTSEY AND RESPECT.
No bow riding: Bow riding is
illegal in most areas and is
extremely dangerous. Be
especially careful when
docking: arms and legs may be
Keep clear of swimmers and
divers: Always avoid areas
where divers/swimmers are in
the water. Keep a sharp
lookout especially when
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