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Safety On Board
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT
WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER
ON TOP OR HOLDING ON TO
THE SWIM PLATFORM STRUCTURE.
WATER SPORTS
Besides learning the safety precautions for safe boating,
as well as understanding and knowing required rules and
regulations, you are obligated to be particularly careful
around other water sportsman, such as scuba divers,
water skiers, wake boarders, and sherman.
Whenever you see a “Diver Down”
ag, maintain a distance of at least
100 feet on inland waters. In bays and
open waters stay 300 feet away. e
ag indicates a diver in the water. If
a diver is operating from your boat,
be certain to use this ag and post
a lookout on board to observe the
diver’s air bubbles.
SWIM PLATFORM
On integrated or extended swim platforms you should
ma
ke periodic inspections of the swim ladder and
hardware that supports the platform to ensure that all
connections and ttings are tight and in good condition.
Use heed when operating the boat in reverse to insure
that water does not accumulate excessively on the
platform or transom, especially in rough seas or strong
currents. Do not exceed the recommended maximum
capacity label!
Typical label shown.
Most boaters sh from time to time.
With the propulsion systems of
today it is possible to sh in out-of-
the-way places. When crusing, stay
clear of sherman. ey may have
lines or nets out which might be cut
or get caught in your propeller if you
come too close. Slow down when
approaching shing boats. Do not
return to cruising speed until the boats have been passed.
If a shing boat should be anchored, a large wake could
ip or swamp the boat, upset shing gear, pull the anchor
loose from the bottom or worse yet cause someone to
fall overboard.
When shing from your boat, never anchor in a shipping
channel or tie up to any navigational aid. ese must be
kept clear of at all times.
Be sure to carry a local chart of the area to back up
your plotter and be on the lookout for shallow water
and hidden obstructions. Many times local conditions
change and there is a time lag on the plotter chip until
the next revision.
Pick up a tidal chart if appropriate so you do not end up
grounded.
Read and understand the warning label above regarding
“teak sur ng.”
FISHING
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