Nautiques 2014 Ski 200 - OB User manual

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Dear Nautique Owner,
Welcome to the Nautique Family! For over 80 years, Nautique has
been dedicated to providing our customers and their families with
the finest inboard boats available. It’s our passion to create the best
performing boats in the industry. Boats that allow you to escape the
routine of everyday life. Our customers don’t just own a Nautique,
they live the Nautique life.
Your boat has been built with the best material and workmanship
available, a legacy handed down from our founder. Our wealth of
experience gives us the edge in innovation, quality and
performance. We have the most dedicated and loyal employees in
the industry. Hands down. Every day, our employees do more than
just punch a clock; they take personal pride in every boat that comes
down the line.
Review this Owner’s Manual for your boat. We have assembled this
manual to inform you about your Nautique and educate you further
on boating. Please pay particular attention to the safety statements
labeled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE. These
statements alert you to possible safety hazards to avoid so you can
have a safer boating experience. There are also many tips and tricks
on care and maintenance sprinkled throughout the manual. Boating
is very important to us and we would like you to enjoy many years of
boating in your Nautique.
By purchasing a Nautique, you have taken the first step in trading
your old lifestyle for a new one. Now that you own a Nautique, life as
you know it will never be the same.
Enjoy the Nautique Life.
The Nautique Team
Keep your heart with all diligence,
for out of it spring the issues of life.
Proverbs 4:23
P/N 140124
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Record Important Information
In addition to this manual, your Nautique boat is supplied with component
manufacturer information such as instructions, warranties or other important
information. Read these materials carefully since improper operation and
maintenance can void the warranty and jeopardize personal safety.
Safeguard information about your Nautique boat, by recording the Hull
Identification Number (HIN) and the model of your boat, and the model
and serial numbers of your engine/transmission and trailer, if applicable.
Your HIN is located on the top right side of the transom, above the water
line. The U.S. Coast Guard requires that your HIN be permanently affixed
and remain on the top right side of the transom. The first two digits refer
to the country of manufacture (U.S.). The next three digits represent the
manufacturer, Nautique Boat Company, Inc. (CTC). The next five digits
are the boat’s serial number. The next digit is a letter from “A” where “A” =
January through “L” where “L” = December, designating the month the
boat was made.
The last three digits represent the last digit of the year the boat was built
and the final two digits of the boat model year. A boat built in July 2006 is
actually a 2007 model boat. Example: A boat with “607” as the last digits
indicates the boat was built in 2006, but it is a 2007 model boat.
Hull
HIN ___________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _________________________________________________
Dealer/Phone __________________________________________________
Ignition Key Number ____________________________________________
Registration Number/State _______________________________________
Engine
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
Trailer
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
Accessory
Model Number _________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________
The identification numbers are important! Keep a copy of these numbers
stored in a safe place off the boat. In case of theft, damage, etc., report
these numbers to the local authorities, your insurance agent and your
Nautique dealer.
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Boater’s Checklist
For improved safety and enjoyment, check each of these items:
Check Before You Launch Your Boat:
• Read both the engine and the boat operator manuals.
• Drain plug (Securely in place?)
• Propeller Condition (Prop nut tight and secured, no cracked
or bent blades, prop turns freely?)
• Steering System (Working smoothly and properly, self
locking nuts in place?)
• Battery (Fully charged, cable terminals clean and tight?)
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Weather conditions (Safe to go out?)
• Fuel and Oil (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas
odor, no leaks?)
• Hoses and Connectors (No leaks or damage?)
• Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, pumps, etc.?)
• Safety Equipment (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor
and line, mooring lines, signaling device, tool kit, first aid
kit, first aid manual?)
• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Float Plan submitted to Responsible Person (Verbal or
written?)
Check Before You Start Your Engine:
• Fuel (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas odor?)
• Control Lever in Neutral
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Seating (Everyone in proper place?)
• Engine Stop Switch and Lanyard (Operational and securely
fastened?)
• No one in water near boat
• Keep firm and continuous grip on steering wheel
• Engine Cooling Water Valve open
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Restricted Areas
Before boating, check with Local, State and Federal authorities to
identify restricted areas. Because of the threat of terrorism, the U.S.
Coast Guard has and will continue to implement strict limits on
watercraft near U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and other
potential targets.
Proposition 65
Emission Control Warranty
Information
The engine in your Nautique boat meets the
strict requirements set forth by the California
Air Resources Board (CARB). The engine has a
special environmental tag and the boat has this
label affixed to it. The tag and the label are
required by the California Air Resources Board
(CARB). The label has 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars. The label MUST be affixed
to the boat, if the boat is operated in the state of California and/or
bordering waters.
CORC013
KC-0206-B
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
TO AVOID HARM:
Engine and generator exhaust.
Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil.
Cooking fuels.
Cleaners, paints and substances used for vessel repair.
Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components.
Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers.
Keep away from engine, generator and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
Wash area thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.
California Health & Safety Code 25249.5-.13
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Boating Terminology
* An easy way to remember PORT side from STARBOARD side is
“PORT” and “LEFT” both have four letters.
Product Improvement
Because of our policy of continuous product improvement, the
illustrations used in this manual may not look the same as on your
boat and are intended only as representative reference views. Some
illustrations may also show optional accessories which may or may
not be available for your boat. Many optional accessories can only
be installed at the time the boat is manufactured and cannot be
installed by your dealer. Your dealer will be happy to provide details
on installing accessories.
CORC001
BOW
DRAFT
FREEBOARD
GUNWALE
STERN
WATERLINE
AFT FORWARD
HELM
BEAM
TRANSOM
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
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Welcome.....................................i
Record Important
Information...............................ii
Boater’s Checklist....................iii
Restricted Areas .......................iv
Proposition 65..........................iv
Emission Control Warranty
Information ..............................iv
Boating Terminology................v
Product Improvement..............v
Boating Safety ......................1-1
Introduction...........................1-1
About this Owner’s
Manual ................................1-2
Signal Words and Symbols
Used In This Manual .........1-3
Basic Safety Rules...................1-4
Pre-operation Check
List – Before Leaving
the Dock..............................1-4
Precautions While
Underway ............................1-6
Safety While Maintaining
the Vessel...........................1-10
Owner Responsibility and
Boating Education...............1-11
Important Safety
Information ......................1-11
Responsibilities of Boat
Owner and Operators......1-11
Registration.......................1-12
Insurance ..........................1-13
Boating Safety Education
Opportunities ...................1-13
Operation by Minors
and Licensing ...................1-14
Safety and Required
Equipment ...........................1-15
Navigation Lights .............1-16
Emergency Safety
Lanyard .............................1-16
Personal Flotation
Devices...............................1-17
Fire Extinguisher..............1-20
Horn or Whistle ...............1-20
Bilge Pump(s)...................1-20
Visual Distress Signals ......1-21
Recommended Safety
Equipment ........................1-22
General Boating Safety
Topics....................................1-23
Safe Speed.........................1-23
Passenger Safety ...............1-23
Carbon Monoxide
Safety .................................1-24
Proper Loading ................1-27
Weighting Your Boat
During Watersport
Activities ............................1-28
Visibility of the
Operator ...........................1-30
Boating Under the
Influence...........................1-31
Product Misuse .................1-32
Reporting Accidents ........1-32
Rendering Assistance.......1-33
Hazardous Conditions .....1-33
Environmental
Concerns ...........................1-35
On Product Warning
Labels....................................1-38
Warning Labels &
Locations...........................1-38
Table of Contents
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Basic Rules of the Road ......1-42
Boating Regulations.........1-42
Encountering Another
Vessel .................................1-43
Aids to Navigation............1-47
Night Running .................1-53
Watersports Safety ...............1-56
Hand Signals.....................1-58
Towed Person Safety
Responsibilities.................1-58
Additional Precautions
for Towed Skier/Rider.....1-60
Tow Line Guidelines........1-62
Fallen Skier or Rider........1-63
Develop WATER SENSE..1-64
Emergency Procedures .......1-69
Explosion and Fire...........1-69
Swamping and Flooding..1-70
Capsizing...........................1-71
Staying Afloat....................1-71
Collisions...........................1-71
Grounding ........................1-72
Person Overboard ............1-72
Drowning ..........................1-73
Medical Emergency..........1-73
Operation Failure.............1-73
Towing...............................1-73
200-OB, 200-CB, 200-V.........2-1
Specifications .........................2-1
200-OB, 200-CB ..................2-1
200-V....................................2-1
200 Nautique Dash Pod and
Console...................................2-3
200-OB, 200-CB Team Dash
Pod and Console ...................2-5
Keys .........................................2-5
200-V Team Dash Pod and
Console...................................2-7
Keypad ....................................2-9
200 Open Bow Deck
Layout ...................................2-10
200 Closed Bow Deck
Layout ...................................2-12
200 V-Drive Deck Layout ....2-14
200-OB Seating Area ...........2-16
200-CB Seating Area............2-17
200-V Seating Area ..............2-18
Standard and Optional
Equipment ...........................2-19
Controls and Indicators .......3-1
Steering ..................................3-1
Hydro-Gate™ Control and
SportShift™............................3-2
Shifter/Throttle.....................3-4
Emergency Stop Switch .....3-5
Nautique Dash Pod ...............3-6
Gauges.................................3-6
Speedometer Calibration ..3-8
Control Switches.................3-8
12-Volt Port .......................3-11
Nautique Digital
Cruise ................................3-12
Team Dash Pod....................3-15
Keypad...............................3-15
Switches .............................3-20
Nautique LINC 2.0..............3-22
Product Information........3-22
Basic Navigation
Features .............................3-23
Quick Access Key
Features .............................3-24
Nautique LINC 2.0 – River
Mode..................................3-44
Nautique LINC 2.0 – River
Mode in Integrated
Zero Off 3 Event...............3-52
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Menu Options ..................3-55
LINC 2.0 General
Troubleshooting Guide....3-63
Standard Equipment...........3-64
Watersports Tow Point.....3-64
Bow Features - Open
Bow Only...........................3-65
Driver’s Seat
Adjustment........................3-66
Rearview Mirror
Adjustment........................3-67
Observer’s Seat .................3-68
200 Engine Box Cover/
Lifting/Removal...............3-69
Walk-Thru Windshield
Opening/Latching...........3-70
Dash Storage.....................3-70
Boarding Platform ...........3-71
Engine Cooling Water
Intake Valve.......................3-73
Battery Disconnect
Switch ................................3-74
Nautique Electrical
System................................3-74
Fuel Tank ..........................3-75
Optional Equipment...........3-76
Stereo and Speaker
Pods ...................................3-76
Folding Instructions for
Flight Control Tower®–
Optional ............................3-77
Bimini Top ........................3-79
Rudder Remote Lube......3-80
Optional Accessories ...........3-80
Stereo and Speaker
Pods ...................................3-80
Boat Systems ........................4-1
Fuel System.............................4-1
200-OB, 200-CB ..................4-2
200-V....................................4-3
Ballast Tanks and Bilge
System .....................................4-4
Ballast Tank Valves –
200-V....................................4-5
Port and Starboard
Ballast Tanks – 200-V..........4-6
Bilge System –
200-OB, 200-CB ..................4-7
12-Volt System – 200-OB,
200-CB.....................................4-8
12-Volt System – 200-V
Only ........................................4-9
Cockpit Heater System –
Optional ...............................4-10
Getting Underway ................5-1
Safety Checklist......................5-1
Safety Equipment ..................5-2
Fueling....................................5-2
Gasoline Containing
Alcohol ................................5-3
When Fueling .....................5-4
After Fueling.......................5-5
Boarding.................................5-5
Boat Planing...........................5-5
Pre-Operation Checks...........5-6
Flooded Engine................5-11
Break In Procedure..........5-13
Propeller Selection...........5-13
Shifting .................................5-14
Steering ................................5-14
Stopping ...............................5-15
Docking ................................5-15
Running................................6-1
Hydro-Gate™..........................6-1
Maneuvering Techniques .....6-2
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Tow Pattern ............................6-3
Freezing Temperatures .........6-4
Anchoring ..............................6-4
Dropping Anchor...............6-5
Weighing (Pulling In)
Anchor.................................6-5
Performance Boating............6-6
Propellers ...............................6-6
Care and Maintenance .........7-1
General Maintenance............7-1
Engine Intake Raw Water
Strainer................................7-2
Bilge Pumps ...........................7-4
CE Bilge Discharge Filter......7-4
Cartridge Replacement......7-5
Propeller.................................7-6
Removal...............................7-6
Installation ..........................7-7
Through-Hull Fittings ...........7-7
Quick Oil Drain System ........7-8
Salt Water Boating.................7-9
Freshwater Flushing Kit -
Optional .................................7-9
Proper Use of Freshwater
Flushing Kit.........................7-9
Coastal Edition.....................7-10
Battery Maintenance ...........7-11
Battery Cable Warning
Alarm.................................7-13
Gelcoat Maintenance ..........7-14
Care of Metal .......................7-15
Care of Glass ........................7-16
Adhesive-Backed
Non-Skid...............................7-16
Vinyl Maintenance and
Cleaning ...............................7-16
Tunable Rudder...................7-17
Rudder Remote Lube
Fitting (if equipped)........7-19
Transmission (200-V
Only).....................................7-19
Shift Cable.........................7-20
Troubleshooting ...................8-1
Trouble Check Chart ............8-2
Performance .......................8-2
Electrical..............................8-3
Storage .................................9-1
Lifting Rings...........................9-1
Winterizing Your Boat...........9-3
Winterizing the Heater
System (in Closed-Cooled
Engines Only).....................9-4
Check for Water in Your Fuel
System .....................................9-5
Trailer/Trailering ..................9-7
Hitch....................................9-7
Wiring..................................9-7
Security................................9-7
Towing Your Boat ...............9-8
Long Trips...........................9-9
Glossary ..............................G-1
Warranty..............................W-1
NAUTIQUE LIMITED
WARRANTY..........................W-1
Lifetime Limited
Warranty.............................W-1
Transferable Lifetime
Limited Warranty..............W-1
Boat Five (5) Year
Transferable Limited
Warranty.............................W-2
Gel Coat Three (3) Year
Non-transferable Limited
Warranty.............................W-2
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Engine/Power Train.........W-2
Exceptions .........................W-2
Procedure ..........................W-4
NAUTIQUE COASTAL
EDITION LIMITED
WARRANTY..........................W-5
Lifetime Limited
Warranty.............................W-5
Transferable Lifetime
Limited Warranty..............W-5
Boat Three (3) Year
Transferable Limited
Warranty.............................W-6
Gel Coat One (1) Year
Non-transferable Limited
Warranty.............................W-6
Engine/Power Train
Warranty.............................W-6
Exceptions .........................W-6
Procedure ..........................W-9
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Section 1
Boating Safety
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new high-performance
recreational tow boat. Your Nautique boat has been constructed to
meet and/or exceed all U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and National
Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) requirements
applicable at the time of its manufacture. However, it is still your
responsibility as the boat owner to ensure the boat is operated in a
safe manner and is properly maintained.
Before operating this vessel, please take the time to get acquainted
with the vessel and its various features and controls. We
recommend that you carefully read and familiarize yourself with
this Owner’s Manual and all on-product safety labels prior to
operating your new watercraft. This manual contains important
information on Boating Safety, Boating Rules, Proper Operation
and Maintenance of your boat. This manual provides a guideline
for proper operation and maintenance of your boat, and you
should consider it a permanent part of your vessel. In the event that
this boat is sold, this manual should be included along with the boat
to ensure that it will provide the same important information to the
next owner.
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About this Owner’s Manual
The recommended practices and warnings in this manual represent
sound advice for recreational boating and identify common risks
encountered by boaters engaging in towed watersport activities.
Read and understand the contents of this manual. Ask questions of
a boating professional if anything in this manual does not make
sense to you. The manual does not cover all instances of risk or
danger, so please use common sense and good judgment when
boating. If you follow the advice provided in this manual you will
significantly reduce risk to yourself, your passengers, towed
participants, and other boaters.
This manual is not intended to be a substitute for taking a course
on boating safety nor is it a substitute for boating experience. It is
recommended that if you are unfamiliar with the use and operation
of a boat you seek advice and training from a qualified individual
or organization. Check with your local marine law enforcement
agency or dealer for more information about boating safety classes
in your area.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all-
inclusive. If a procedure or method is not specifically
recommended, YOU must be satisfied that it is safe for you and
your passengers, and that the boat will not be damaged or made
unsafe as a result of your decision. Remember - always use caution
and common sense when operating and maintaining your boat!
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Signal Words and Symbols Used In This Manual
Throughout this manual specific precautions and symbols identify
safety-related information. You will find DANGER, CAUTION,
WARNING and NOTICE symbols which require special attention.
Please read them carefully and follow these precautions as
indicated! They will explain how to avoid hazards that may
endanger you, your passengers, towed participants, and other
boaters. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION.
Is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Boating Safety
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
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Basic Safety Rules
Make sure you understand all of the operating instructions prior to
attempting to operate this boat. Boating-related accidents are
generally caused by the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules
or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the
operator is completely familiar with the boat and its operation,
follows recommended practices, and is able to recognize and avoid
potentially hazardous situations.
Past accident data shows that most fatalities involve actions which cause
falls or ejections overboard, mishaps with towed persons, propeller strikes,
collisions, and carbon monoxide exposure. Past accident data shows that
most injuries are associated with collisions, mishaps with towed persons,
falls or ejections overboard, being struck by the propeller, and fires and
explosions. These incidents are mostly caused by operator inattention,
operator inexperience, reckless operation, alcohol/drug use, excessive speed,
passenger or towed person behavior, and violation of navigation rules.
Failure to observe the safety recommendations contained in this
manual may result in severe personal injury or death to you or to
others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat.
Don’t take unnecessary chances! Basic safety rules are outlined in
this section of the manual.
Pre-operation Check List - Before Leaving the Dock
The operator shall:
• Check that weather conditions are safe for boating. It is the
driver’s responsibility to determine if weather or other
factors have created an unsafe boating environment. Boaters
must continuously be aware of weather conditions. Sudden
storms, wind, water conditions, lightning, etc., can
unexpectedly put boaters in grave danger. Always check the
local weather report before going boating.
• Check that drain plugs are securely in place.
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Failure to follow these precautions may
result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.
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• Check bilge pump, horn, lights, blower and other
equipment to verify they are operating properly.
• Verify that the emergency cutoff switch lanyard is in proper
operating condition and is properly affixed to the driver.
• Check the operation of the steering system. Verify that the
steering is operational before launching the boat. If the boat
is already in the water, verify proper steering wheel operation
at low speed. Turn the steering wheel full stop in both
directions and verify proper rudder movement. Ensure that
there is no binding or stiffness in the steering wheel rotation.
Binding and stiffness is an indication that the steering cable
needs replacement. Failure of the steering cable will result in
loss of control of the boat.
• Ensure that the load of persons, ballast, and equipment is
within the limits stated on the USCG Maximum Capacities
Plate and is properly distributed based on instructions in this
manual.
• Check that all safety equipment and life jackets, personal
flotation devices (PFDs), and throwable cushions are in good
condition and suitable for your boat and passenger load.
• Inform all passengers where safety equipment is located and
how to use it.
• Have at least one other passenger who is capable of
operating the boat safely in case of an emergency.
- It is very important to open the engine cover and check
the engine compartment and bilge for liquid gasoline and
gasoline vapors prior to each use of your boat and after
refueling. Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion
as well as serious injury or death to you and/or others.
Boating Safety
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
starting engine operate blower for 4 minutes and check
engine compartment bilge for gasoline vapors.
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- If you see liquid gasoline in the engine
compartments/bilge or smell gasoline vapors, DO NOT
attempt to start the engine. Liquid gasoline in the bilge is
an extreme fire and explosion hazard which may cause
injury or death. Find and fix the source of the leakage,
remove the liquid gasoline from the bilge. Then ventilate
the engine compartment/bilge and run the blower to
remove all gasoline vapors before starting the engine.
- If gasoline vapors persist after running the blower, DO
NOT attempt to start the engine. Likely, there is a gasoline
leak that is creating the excessive vapor.
- Always operate blower below cruising speed and after
stopping the boat.
Precautions While Underway
The operator shall:
• Check that the area behind the boat is all clear before
starting the engine to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY to
persons in the water behind the boat or on the swim
platform
• Turn off the engine prior to anyone occupying the swim
platform or being in the water behind the boat to AVOID
PROPELLER INJURY. Being in neutral gear is insufficient;
the propeller may still be turning, or engine may be
inadvertently shifted into gear.
• Not back the boat toward persons in the water behind the
boat to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY.
• Not allow people to be on or near the swim platform or in
the water near the swim platform while the engine is
running because CARBON MONOXIDE will exist around
the back of the boat when the engine is running. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a deadly,
odorless, colorless gas.
Failure to follow these precautions will
result in serious injury or death.
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• Not operate the engine in a confined space or while
tethered to another vessel as CARBON MONOXIDE will be
around the boats.
• Not go under the boat cover with the engine running or
shortly after the engine has been running because CARBON
MONOXIDE may remain under the cover. Remove cover to
ventilate the area.
The operator shall:
• Follow safe operating practices, the “Rules of the Road”, and
the Watersports Responsibility Code.
• Not operate a boat if under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs.
• Attach the emergency cutoff switch lanyard to themself when
operating the boat.
• Maintain a proper course and safe speed at all times to avoid
collisions.
• Maintain a lookout for other boats, swimmers and
obstructions in the water.
• Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and
mooring areas.
• Keep a safe distance from other boats, swimmers, personal
watercraft, docks, and fixed objects.
• Look before you turn/maneuver the boat so as to avoid
potential collisions with oncoming or overtaking vessels.
• Be aware that this boat is a high-performance boat and is
capable of quick, tight turns and changes in direction.
Familiarize yourself with the handling characteristics of the
boat. It is the operator’s responsibility to operate the boat in
a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. Abrupt
maneuvers may result in the ejection of unsecured,
unseated, or improperly positioned passengers. Verbally
warn passengers before making quick, tight turns so they
may have time to grasp a handrail, hand-hold, or portion of
the boat.
Boating Safety
Failure to follow these precautions may
result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.
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• Be aware that your boat will handle differently depending on
loading and on-board weight distribution.
• Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated
in appropriate seating locations to avoid falling or falling
overboard.
• Instruct and ensure that passengers remain properly seated
at all times while the boat is in motion above idle speed.
• Not allow passengers to sit on the transom, seat backs,
engine cover or sides of the boat while the engine is running
and the boat is in motion to avoid falling overboard.
• Not allow passengers to sit in a position that obstructs the
operator’s view.
• NEVER leave children unattended and in the boat without
adult supervision.
• Have children riding in the bow of the boat be accompanied
by an adult in the bow and ensure that all remain seated
when the boat is in motion.
• Not let passengers occupy seats which may be in the path of
the tow line.
• Slow down when crossing waves or wakes in order to
minimize the impact on passengers and the boat. Crossing
waves or wakes at an angle (such as 45 degrees) rather than
perpendicularly will reduce the severity of the impact. Avoid
rough water, large waves and large wakes from other boats
when at high speed. Jumping waves/wakes or slamming the
bow will cause large vertical impacts which may cause injury
to occupants or cause ejections.
• For safe towing (waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, wake
surfing, knee boarding, etc.) be experienced and have an
observer [an observer or “spotter” is required by law in most
states]. A rear view mirror is helpful if you are allowed to tow
without an observer in your state.
• Avoid letting tow lines or mooring lines wrap around
anyone’s body parts/limbs. Doing so could allow body
parts/limbs to become entangled in the line and could cause
significant injury, such as amputations.
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