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After Starting the Engines:
• Check the engine gauges. Make sure they are reading normally.
• Visibly check the engines to be sure there are no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks.
• Check the operation of the engine cooling systems by inspecting the transom exhaust ports for
water flow. (Refer to section 1.4)
• Check the steering and engine controls for proper operation.
• Make sure all lines, cables, anchors, etc. for securing a boat are on board and in good condition.
All lines should be coiled, secured and off the decks when underway.
• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
Remember:
When you operate a boat, you accept the responsibility for the boat, for the safety of passengers and
for others out enjoying the water.
• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce your reaction time and affect your better judgement.
• Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to several different signals at once.
• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge speed and distance, or track moving objects.
• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to distinguish red from green.
YOU SHOULD NEVER OPERATE YOUR BOAT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AL-
COHOL AND DRUGS.
MAKE SURE ONE OTHER PERSON ON THE BOAT IS INSTRUCTED IN THE OPERATION
OF THE BOAT.
MAKE SURE THE BOAT IS OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL
LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF A BOAT.
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