Section 1 • Safety
SAFE boating means:
•Knowing the limitations of your boat
•Following the "Rules of the Road"
•Keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water
•Not boating in water or weather conditions that are beyond the boat's and the operator's capability
•Never boating when the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
•Being aware of your passenger's safety at all times
•Reducing speed when there is limited visibility, rough water, and nearby people in the water, boats, or structures
Boating in beautiful weather and calm water conditions can be a wonderful experience. Pleasurable boating, however, requires considerably greater skills than operating a land vehicle. To obtain these skills, you must:
•Take a Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron, or equivalent boating safety course. Call the Boat/U.S. Foundation at
•Get
In addition:
•Maintain your boat and its safety and other systems as recommended in this manual.
1.Safety Labels
Safety precautions are given throughout this manual and labels are mounted at key locations throughout the boat. This safety information advises the owner/operator and passengers of safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing equipment.
•Do not remove or obstruct any safety label.
•Replace any label which becomes illegible. Replacement safety labels can be obtained by calling your dealer or Baja Marine at
The meanings associated with each of the four basic types of labels are:
!DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
!WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
!CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor or moderate injury if the warning is ignored.
•Have the boat inspected by a qualified mechanic or dealer at least annually.
•Ensure that the Coast Guard required safety equipment is on board and functions properly. (See page 1.2)
•Operating a high performance boat such as a Baja requires different skills than operating other boats. Make sure you have the necessary skills, and if you are unsure ask your dealer for a demonstration.
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Information which is important to proper operation or maintenance, but is not hazard- related.
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