Owner`s manual

2.1
You should fully understand and become familiar with the
operating procedures and safety precautions in this manual
and the other information in the owner’s packet before you
launch your boat. Remember, “Safe boating is no accident.”
Always operate your boat with consideration, courtesy and
common sense.
Before leaving on your boating excursion, be sure that all re-
quired safety items are on board. This includes the minimum
required equipment and additional gear needed for your
excursion. Regularly inspect all safety equipment to be sure
it is in proper operating condition. Make sure all passengers
know what safety equipment is on board, where it is, and
how to use it.
SAFE BOATING RECOMMENDATIONS
Boating safety and the safety of your passengers is YOUR
responsibility. You should fully understand all of the following
safety precautions before you launch your boat.
• High speed maneuverability is limited. Sharp turns during high
speed may cause loss of control.
• Never operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Doing so is a federal offense. Make sure only qualified
drivers operate your boat.
• Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condition.
Inspect the boat, engine(s), safety equipment and all boating gear
regularly.
• Be sure lifesaving and re extinguishing equipment is on board.
This equipment must meet regulatory standards, and it should be
noticeable, accessible, and in safe operating condition. Your
passengers should know where this equipment is and how to
use it.
• Always keep accurate, updated navigation charts or equipment on
board and available for reference and use.
• Before you leave shore, tell a family member, relative, friend or
other responsible person ashore where you are going and when you
expect to return.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on parts of your boat other than
designated seating areas. All passengers should remain seated
while the boat is moving.
• Understand and obey the “Rules of the Road.” Always maintain
complete control of your boat.
• Do not occupy the front or back deck with feet in water while
motor is running.
• Do not operate your boat in excess of 30 MPH (in normal
conditions) with Bimini top open.
• Do not operate your boat at unsafe speeds in rough water
conditions.
2 SAFETY
• Never allow passengers to occupy the upper deck while boat
is underway. Also adhere to capacity limit of the upper deck.
Overloading an upper deck will affect the boats stability and may
cause injury or even death.
• Do not overload or improperly load your boat. The capacity plate
is only a guide. You must use good judgment. The capacity
of your boat is reduced by turbulent water and other adverse
weather conditions. This may require reduced seating in the bow.
Check water and weather conditions before getting underway.
SAFETY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT
As the owner of the boat, you are responsible for supplying
all required safety equipment. Check state and local regula-
tions and the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety at
www.uscgboating.org for information about required safety
equipment. You should also consider supplying additional
equipment recommended for your safety and that of your
passengers. A list of this equipment appears later in this
chapter.
Required Gear and Equipment
Most safety equipment required by federal regulations is
provided as standard equipment on your boat, however, you
are responsible for obtaining required safety equipment ap-
proved by the U.S. Coast Guard if it is not provided. Minimum
requirements include the following:
• Personal Flotation Devices
• Fire Extinguisher (All Premier boats are equipped with
a re extinguisher that satises this requirement.)
• Visual Distress Signal
• Navigation Lights (All Premier boats are equipped with
navigation lights that satisfies this requirement.)
• Horn (All Premier boats are equipped with a horn that
satisfies this requirement.)
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFDS)
You are required by Federal Regulations to have at least one
Coast Guard approved personal otation device (PFD) for
each person in your boat. You may not use your recreational
boat unless all your PFDs are in serviceable condition, are
readily accessible, legibly marked with the Coast Guard ap-
proval number, and are of an appropriate size (within the
weight range and chest size marked on the PFD) for each
person on board. Your PFD provides buoyancy to help keep
your head above the water and to help you remain in a satis-
factory position while in the water.
Premier recommends that all persons wear Coast Guard
approved personal flotation device while on board the boat.
Make sure you check local and Federal requirements before
boarding your boat.