Safety information
Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything.
After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to raise the skier.
●Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could ex- ceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the dis- tance of a standard ski rope, from any po- tential hazard.
●Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.
●Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers, such as another boat or watercraft, can cause loss of steering control and cre- ate a hazardous condition. If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation, op- erate slowly and cautiously.
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Rules of the Road
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the water- craft must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.
Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways, there are waterway rules that apply when you are operating your watercraft. These rules are used in- ternationally, and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agen- cies. You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented here in this owner’s/opera- tor’s manual are condensed, and have been provided for your convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be operating your watercraft.
Steering and sailing rules
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the
The vessel with the
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