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BOATING SAFETY
ACCIDENT REPORTING
CHECK POINTS
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS CHECKLIST
Boat operators are required by law to le a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law
enforcement agency if their boat is involved in any of the following accidents:
1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life.
2. There is personal injury which requires medical attention beyond rst aid.
3. There is damage to boats or other property which exceeds $500.00.
4. There is complete loss of a boat.
Contact local law enforcement personnel if a report is necessary.
Perform the following in addition to the pre-operation check points provided in your outboard motor
owner’s manual.
Steering
Make sure the wheel is not loose. There should not be any free play, either in-and-out or in rotation.
With the engine trimmed for normal operation, turn the steering wheel full-right and full-left to make
sure operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range.
Keep the steering cable end clear of obstructions such as wiring, control cables, fuel lines, tow lines,
and mooring lines.
Keep moving parts clean and lubricated.
Inspect the steering cable ends/hydraulic hoses for kinks, damage, or corrosion.
Before operating this boat, perform the following checks:
If any item in the Pre-Operation Check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before
operating your boat. Otherwise an accident could occur.
NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be made each time the boat is used. This procedure
can be accomplished thoroughly in a short time. The added safety and reliability the
checks assure is worth the time involved.
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