Owner`s manual

Boating Safety
Sport Boat
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• The operator should never retrieve or pick up an article from the
water while the engine is running. Be sure the engine is OFF.
• The operator should always keep the skier in view when the skier
is entering or exiting the boat.
• Communicate skiing speed with the skier before starting.
• The operator should know the ability level of the skier.
• The skier should indicate he/she is clear of the boat prior to
starting the boat or putting the boat into gear and tightening the
rope.
• The operator, observer and skier should agree to communication
hand signals before starting.
• Observer in the boat should keep operator apprised of skier
status.
• The operator should always watch the skier as the line is
tightened to start (in case rope wraps around ski or skier).
• The operator should look ahead before starting.
• Start from a safe place with good forward and peripheral visibility.
• The operator should check the direction of the boat before
starting (in gear, slowly making sure the boat goes in the intended
direction).
• The operator should be primarily aware of what is occurring in
front of the boat, but be aware of skier’s progress.
• Be sure to inspect the towing equipment before use. If there is any
evidence of corrosion or other damage, DO NOT use damaged
equipment.
• Always inspect water sports equipment for wear, fraying, etc.,
before use. DO NOT use if they show signs of wear or fraying.
• Inspect towline for fraying, unnecessary knots or cuts. Replace
when the rope shows signs of wear. DO NOT wait for the rope to
break before replacing an old rope.
• Be sure to wear wet suits or protective shorts when skiing to
prevent abrasions, hypothermia and injuries from impact with a
water surface.
• When people are getting on or off of water sports equipment,
always turn the engine OFF. If boarding water sports equipment
from the boat, always do so from the boarding platform.
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