MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Boating safety, General Precautions

boating safety

Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat. You—and anyone who will be operating this boat—should read and seek to fully comprehend this Owner’s Manual, and any ad- ditional information provided by component manufacturers and suppliers. Make sure that you understand all of the controls and operating instructions before attempting to operate the boat.

Improper operation is extremely dangerous!

The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the Owner’s Manual. Additional precautions throughout the Manual are noted by the following symbols:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

The precautions listed in this Owner’s Manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended by MasterCraft, using it may place you and others in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may ren- der your warranty void. Remember: Always use common sense when operating, servicing or repairing the boat!

Observing the safety recommendations found in this Owner’s Manual is critical to keeping your boating experience as safe as possible during routine operation. Your failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death to you and/or others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do not ever take unnecessary chances!

General Precautions

Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the safety information within this Owner’s Manual and that they use it to conform to boat safety principles.

Boating safety starts with a thorough understanding of boat operations. In addition to careful review of this Owner’s Manual, you should also be aware that many sources of helpful informa- tion are available. MasterCraft urges you to pursue additional training prior to the independent operation of your boat. How- ever, training at any time from recognized boating and/or safety organizations is beneficial.

The following is a listing of a few agencies and organizations that offer safety training and/or information:

American Red Cross, National HQ 8111 Gatehouse Road, 6th Floor Falls Church VA 22042

(202)737-8300 www.redcross.org

U.S. A. Water Ski Association

1251 Holy Cow Road

Polk City FL 33868

(863)324-4341

www.usawaterski.org

Boat Owners Association of the United States 880 South Pickett Street

Alexandria VA 22304

(703)823-9550 www.boatus.com

National Safe Boating Council

2550 M Street NW, Suite 425

Washington DC 20037

(202)296-4588 www.safeboatingcouncil.org

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

2100 Second Street SW

Washington DC 20593-001

(202)267-1001 www.uscg.mil

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