Owner`s manual

Boating Safety
Sport Boat
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On-board fires involving the fuel system usually result in either an
explosion that completely destroys the boat, or the boat burning to the
waterline and self extinguishing. Deciding on abandoning the boat or
staying to fight the fire is difficult and depends on many factors. Try to
formulate a fire plan in advance to make that decision quickly and without
hesitation.
Capsizing and Swamping
A boat may capsize or swamp when least expected. Like fires, try to
formulate a plan in advance on what to do if it should happen. Keep in
mind the following guidelines:
• Try to turn the engine OFF
to prevent damage.
• If others were on board, try
to locate them, make sure
they’re conscious and that
they can swim.
• STAY WITH THE BOAT!
Climb up on the hull and try
to get assistance.
• DO NOT try to swim to
shore. It’s usually farther than it looks.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Every waterway poses hazards that you should avoid; shallow water, tree
stumps, sand bars, etc. Ask local boaters for information and consult a
marine chart when boating on unfamiliar waters. As the operator of the
boat, you should try to avoid all hazards, known and unknown. The
following information does not contain all possible water hazards.
 WARNING
Gasoline will float on top of water and can burn. If the boat is
abandoned, swim up wind, far enough to avoid fuel that may
spread over the surface of the water to avoid serious injury.
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