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10.6 Water Skiing
Your Kodiak could be equipped for water skiing. If you have never driven skiers before, you
should spend some hours as an observer and learning from an experienced driver. If you are an
experienced driver, you should take some time to become familiar with the boat and the way it
handles before pulling a skier. The driver also should know the skier’s ability and drive
accordingly. The following safety precautions should be observed while towing water skiers.
• Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and swimmers, out of channels, and in water
free of underwater obstructions.
• Water ski only during daylight hours.
• Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do not allow people who cannot swim to water
ski.
• Be sure that the skier is wearing a proper life jacket. A water skier is considered on board the
boat and a Coast Guard approved life jacket is required. It is advisable and recommended for
a skier to wear a flotation device designed to withstand the impact of hitting the water at high
speed.
• Always carry a second person on board to observe the skier so that your full attention can be
given to the safe operation of the boat.
• Approach a skier in the water from the downwind side and be certain to stop the motion of the
boat and your motor before coming in close proximity to the skier. The skier should also be
kept on the helm side of the boat so the operator can keep the skier in sight at all times.
• Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. A fallen skier is very hard to see by other boats and
is extremely vulnerable. When a skier falls, be prepared to immediately turn the boat and return
to the skier. Never leave a fallen skier alone in the water for any reason.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS, SWIMMERS OR SKI-
ERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE LAD-
DER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
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