Safety information

●Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit someone in the water.

●Avoid being hit by another boat. You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma- neuver more quickly than other boaters ex- pect, you risk a collision.

●Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the Road” and be sure to check behind you be- fore making a turn. (See “Rules of the Road” on page 13.)

●According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft must carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica- tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more when navigating in waters under USCG ju- risdiction. In addition, most state and local boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be approved by the USCG.

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Recommended equipment

The following items should be carried on board your watercraft:

●Sound-signaling device

You should carry a whistle or other sound- signaling device that can be used to signal other boats. See “Rules of the Road” for more information.

●Visual distress signals

It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft. A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the U.S. Coast Guard for more information.

●Watch

A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft.

●Towline

A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa- tercraft in an emergency.

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