Boating Safety
•Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning.
•Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and mooring areas.
•The bow may be slippery. Do not go forward while the engine is running.
•When you leave the boat take the keys with you. This will keep untrained and unauthorized persons from operating the boat.
•Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
•DO NOT operate the engine in a confined space.
•DO NOT go under the boat cover with the engine running or shortly after the engine has been running.
•DO NOT use boarding platform with the engine running.
•DO NOT “teak surf.”
•Allow adequate ventilation with fresh air before entering.
•Slow down when crossing waves or wake in order to minimize the impact on passengers and the boat.
General Precautions
Your safety and the safety of your passengers and other boaters are among your responsibilities as operator of this boat. Your boat must be in compliance with USCG safety equipment regulations. You should know how to react correctly to adverse weather conditions, have good navigation skills, and follow the “Rules of the Road” as defined by the USCG and state/county/local regulations.
Before each outing you should check all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, PFDs, flares, distress flags, flashlights and emergency stop switch. They should be operable, in good condition, readily visible and easily accessed.
Know the weight capacity of your boat. DO NOT overload your boat.
This section covers general boating safety information. Throughout this manual specific precautions and symbols identify safety related information.
