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This Operator’s Guide utilizes the following symbols to emphasize particular in-
formation:
The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, could severely
damage vehicle components.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruc-
tion.
WARNING
For your safety, understand and follow all the safety precautions and instruc-
tions contained in this Operator’s Guide, the Safety Videocassette and the
on-product labels. Failure to do so can result in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Keep this Operator’s Guide in a waterproof bag with the vehicle at all times.
This Operator’s Guide and the Safety Videocassette should remain with the ve-
hicle at the time of sale.
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Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates:
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BOMBARDIER-ROTAX Formula XP-STM Synthetic Injection Oil O.P.A.S.TM XP®
BOMBARDIER Formula XP-S DI Synthetic Injection Oil RotaxTM 4–TECTM
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FOREWORD
The Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
with this personal watercraft and its
various controls, maintenance and
safe riding instructions. It is indis-
pensable for the proper use of the
product and should be kept in a wa-
terproof bag with the watercraft at all
times.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of the Operator's Guide.
For any questions pertaining to the
warranty and its application, consult
the WARRANTY section in this guide,
and/or an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.
In USA, products are distributed by
Bombardier Motor Corporation of
America. In Canada, products are dis-
tributed by Bombardier Recreational
Products Inc. (collectively “BRP”).
The information and components/sys-
tem descriptions contained in this
guide are correct at the time of writ-
ing. BRP however, maintains a policy
of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured.
Because of its ongoing commitment
to product quality and innovation, BRP
reserves the right at any time to dis-
continue or change specifications, de-
signs, features, models or equipment
without incurring obligation.
The illustrations in this document
show the typical construction of the
different assemblies and may not rep-
resent the full detail or exact shape of
the parts. However, they represent
parts that have the same or similar
function.
It is understood that this guide may
be translated into another language.
In the event of any discrepancy, the
English version shall prevail.
Specifications are given in the SI met-
ric system with the SAE U.S. equiva-
lent in parenthesis. Where precise ac-
curacy is not required, some conver-
sions are rounded off for easier use.
A Shop Manual can be obtained for
complete service, maintenance and
more repair information.
The use of LEFT (port) and RIGHT
(starboard) indications in the text, al-
ways refers to driving position (when
sitting on watercraft).
Furthermore, in the marine industry,
FRONTisreferredtoBOWandREAR
as STERN.
F22L060
1 2
1. Left (port)
2. Right (starboard)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 8
SAFETY CHECK LIST................................................................. 9
General............................................................................. 9
GETTING UNDERWAY.............................................................. 10
To Wear........................................................................... 10
Helmets........................................................................... 12
To Bring........................................................................... 12
To Do.............................................................................. 13
OPERATION .......................................................................... 14
Collision Avoidance.............................................................. 14
Safe Riding ....................................................................... 14
Maneuverability of the Watercraft ............................................. 15
OPERATING RULES................................................................. 16
Remember these Rules of the Road .......................................... 16
WEB SITES ........................................................................... 17
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS....................................... 19
VEHICLE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION ........................................... 26
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS....................................................... 27
Hull................................................................................ 27
Engine............................................................................. 27
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS.................................... 28
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS FUNCTIONS ................... 30
1) Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord) ........................................ 30
2) Handlebar...................................................................... 31
3) Handlebar Adjuster ........................................................... 31
4) Throttle Lever ................................................................. 32
5) Engine Start/Stop Button..................................................... 32
6) Indicator Light Cluster........................................................ 33
7) Steering Pole.................................................................. 33
8) Fuel Tank Cap ................................................................. 34
9) Engine Cover Latch........................................................... 34
10) Oil Injection Reservoir Cap ................................................. 36
11) Air Intake Opening .......................................................... 37
12) Bow and Stern Eyelets ..................................................... 37
13) Boarding Pads ............................................................... 37
14) Rear Platform ................................................................ 37
15) Cooling System Bleed Outlet .............................................. 37
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16) Flushing Connector.......................................................... 37
17) Bilge Drain Plugs ............................................................ 38
18) Jet Pump Nozzle............................................................. 38
19) VTS Adjuster................................................................. 38
20) Jet Pump Water Intake ..................................................... 39
21) Fuses ......................................................................... 39
22) Battery........................................................................ 39
23) Rear Access Cover.......................................................... 39
24) Automatic Bilge Pump...................................................... 39
25) “Moto”Seat Release Button .............................................. 40
26) “Moto”Seat Post Receiver................................................ 43
27) “Moto”Seat Post Release Lever.......................................... 43
28) Kart Seat Lever (if so equipped)............................................ 43
29) Steering Pole Retainer (if so equipped) ................................... 45
LIQUIDS............................................................................... 46
Fueling Procedure ............................................................... 46
Recommended Fuel ............................................................. 46
Recommended Oil............................................................... 46
Oil Injection System ............................................................. 47
BREAK-IN PERIOD................................................................... 48
10-Hour Inspection .............................................................. 48
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ......................................................... 49
Hull................................................................................ 50
Jet Pump Water Intake.......................................................... 50
Bilge............................................................................... 50
Water Flow in Cooling System (only when temperature is below or close to
freezing point).................................................................... 50
Battery ............................................................................ 51
Fuel Tank and Oil Reservoir..................................................... 51
Engine Compartment............................................................ 51
Steering System ................................................................. 51
Steering Pole..................................................................... 51
Throttle System.................................................................. 51
VTS (Variable Trim System) ..................................................... 51
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ................................ 51
Optional Configurations ......................................................... 52
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................... 53
Principle of Operation ........................................................... 53
Boarding the Watercraft......................................................... 56
Starting............................................................................ 58
Riding ............................................................................. 59
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation ..................................... 61
Crossing Waves.................................................................. 61
Stopping/Docking................................................................ 61
Beaching.......................................................................... 61
Shutting Off the Engine......................................................... 62
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POST-OPERATION CARE........................................................... 63
General Care ..................................................................... 63
Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water ................................. 63
Cooling System Flushing and Engine Internal Lubrication................... 63
Anticorrosion Treatment......................................................... 65
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ............................................................ 66
Monitoring System .............................................................. 66
Engine Overheating.............................................................. 66
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning................................ 66
Submerged Watercraft.......................................................... 67
Water-Flooded Engine........................................................... 67
Fuel-Flooded Engine............................................................. 67
Towing the Watercraft on the Water........................................... 68
Low-Charge Battery Condition ................................................. 69
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Engine Emissions Information.................................................. 72
General............................................................................ 73
MAINTENANCE CHART ............................................................ 74
Periodic Inspection .............................................................. 74
MAINTENANCE...................................................................... 77
Lubrication........................................................................ 77
Throttle Cable Inspection ....................................................... 78
Fuel Injection System ........................................................... 78
Fuel and Oil Filters............................................................... 78
Steering Alignment.............................................................. 78
Steering Pole..................................................................... 78
Handlebar and Adjuster Operation............................................. 79
“Moto”Seat ..................................................................... 79
Kart Seat (if so equipped) ....................................................... 79
O.T.A.S.TM System............................................................... 80
VTS Adjustment.................................................................. 80
Vacuum Bailer Pick-Ups......................................................... 80
Fuses.............................................................................. 81
General Inspection and Cleaning............................................... 82
TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION .. ... .. .. ... . .. .. 84
Trailering .......................................................................... 84
Storage............................................................................ 85
Preseason Preparation .......................................................... 90
Preseason Preparation Chart ................................................... 91
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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 93
SPECIFICATIONS .. .. .. . .. ... .. ... . .... . ... .. .. . .. .. ... ... .. ... . .... .... .. ... .. ... .. . 97
INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM METRIC INFORMATION . .. .. ... ... .. ... ..... ... 100
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL .. .. .. ... . .. .. . .. ..... ..... .... .. .. 101
WARRANTY
BRP NORTH AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY: 2004 SEA-DOO®3DTM RFITM
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ...................................................... 105
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR
MODEL-YEAR 2004 SEA-DOO®PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH RFITM
ENGINES............................................................................ 109
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2004 SEA-DOO®3DTM RFITM
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT....................................................... 113
PRIVACY INFORMATION......................................................... 116
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP ......................................... 117
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, you are now the
proud owner of a Sea-Doo personal
watercraft. You have selected one of
the most popular craft on water. Your
Sea-Doo®personal watercraft (PWC)
can provide you and your family or
friends the opportunity to fully enjoy
the natural beauty and excitement of
the world’s waterways. Welcome to
fun on water!
With this new enjoyment and free-
dom however comes the responsibil-
ity of safety for yourself, the people
you lend your craft to, and other wa-
ter users. Please follow all safety in-
structions and operate your craft with
care. Be sure every operator of your
watercraft fully understands the con-
trols and operation of it and the im-
portance of courteous, responsible rid-
ing. Each operator has a responsibil-
ity to ensure the safety of other water
users.
Some of the information contained in
this safety section may be new to you
while other information may be com-
mon sense or obvious. Irrespective,
we want you to have a safe, pleasur-
able riding experience, so please take
a few minutes of your time to com-
pletely read this short safety section.
Although the mere reading of such in-
formation does not eliminate the haz-
ard, the understanding and application
of the information will promotethe
correct use of the watercraft.
Failure to follow the instructions of this
safety section may result in severe in-
jury or death.
This safety section is for initial refer-
ence and its content is therefore lim-
ited. section It should be read in con-
junction with the rest of this Opera-
tor’s Guide, the safety videocassette
and the on-product warning/caution la-
bels. It is also strongly recommended
that operators obtain further informa-
tion concerning “Boating Rules”from
a local Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power-
boat Squadron or other local boating
authorities.
Many states or provinces have re-
quirements regarding boating safety
and competence certificates. BRP
strongly recommends that any water-
craft operator completes a safety and
competence boating course. Check
with your local Coast Guard or Power
Sail Squadron in your area for course
availability.
Some boating safety information
can be obtained from the Boating
Safety/Regulation Web sites listed at
the end of this safety section.
Regulations concerning boating are
modified from time to time. It is ad-
visable to periodically check the local
regulations wherever you plan to op-
erate your watercraft.
We encourage you to have an Annual
Safety Inspection of your personal wa-
tercraft. Please contact your dealer
for further details.
Finally, we urge you to visit your dealer
regularly for regular and safety main-
tenance and for any accessories you
may require.
Have fun and... Bon Voyage.
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SAFETY CHECK LIST
To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that should
be observed and followed by any
boater. Failure to follow this safety
information and safe boating rules
could result in injury, including the
possibility of death to you, the people
you lend your watercraft to, or other
water users.
General
BRP recommends a minimum opera-
tor age of 16 years old.
A boating safety course is recom-
mended and may be required in your
province or state.
The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of other
craft you may have operated. Make
sure to become completely familiar
with the controls and operation of
the watercraft before embarking on
your first trip. If you have not had
the opportunity to do so, practice driv-
ing solo in a suitable traffic free area
and feel the response of each con-
trol. Be fully familiar with all controls
before accelerating above idle speed.
Do not assume that all PWCs handle
identically. Each model differs, often
substantially.
The operator of the watercraft con-
trols, and is responsible for thewa-
tercraft’s safe operation. He/she also
has the responsibility to require that
people, to whom he/she lends the
watercraft to, read and understand
this safety section Operator’s Guide,
the safety videocassette and the on-
product warning/caution labels.
Ensure that all operators know how to
swim and how to reboard the water-
craft from the water.
Boarding in deep water can be strenu-
ous. Practice in chest-deep water be-
fore operating or embarking your wa-
tercraft in deep water.
A PWC will not self-right if capsized.
The operator must know the proper
righting procedure as explained in the
Operator’s Guide. Make sure engine
is off before rolling over the water-
craft.
Your local Power Squadron or
state/provincial authorities will be
pleased to conduct a complementary
safety examination of your watercraft
and help you define your needs.
Never ride after consuming drugs or
alcohol or if you feel tired or ill.
When fueling, follow the safe boating
fueling instructions explicitly, as pro-
vided in your Operator’s Guide and
those given to you at the marina. Al-
ways verify fuel level before use and
during the ride. Apply the principle
of 1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3 back
and 1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do not
carry spare fuel or flammable liquids in
any of the storage or engine compart-
ments.
Always stop the engine before fueling
and never allow anyone to remain on
the watercraft while fueling. Always
remember that fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks in the vicinity.
Respect no wake zones, the rights
of other water users and the environ-
ment. As the “skipper”and owner of
a watercraft you are responsible for
damage to other crafts caused by the
wake of your watercraft. Allow no one
to throw refuse overboard.
Don’t forget that all persons must as-
sist other boaters in an emergency.
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GETTING UNDERWAY
To Wear
The operator must wear a Coast Guard
approved Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) that is suitable for PWC use.
An operator should have ready access
to shatterproof glasses should riding
conditions or personal preference war-
rant. Wind, water spray and speed
may cause a person’seyestowater
andcreateblurredvision.
The operator of PWCs must wear pro-
tective clothing, including:
–a wet suit bottom or thick, tightly
woven, snug fitting clothing that
provides equivalent protection.
Thin bike shorts for example would
not be appropriate. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced
into body cavities as a result of
falling into water or being near jet
thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into the lower
body opening(s) of males or fe-
males.
–footwear, gloves and goggles/
glasses are also recommended.
Some type of lightweight, flexible
foot protection is recommended.
This will help reduce possible injury,
should you step on sharp underwa-
ter objects.
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Eye protection
F00A12L
Vest-type personal
flotation device
Gloves
Wet suit or
wet suit botto
Foot
protection
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Helmets
Some Important Considerations
Helmets are designed to offer some
degree of protection in case of im-
pact to the head. In most motorized
sports, the benefits of wearing a hel-
met clearly outweigh the drawbacks.
However, in the case of motorized wa-
tersports such as riding personal wa-
tercraft, this is not necessarily true as
there are some particular risks associ-
ated with the water.
Benefits
A helmet helps to reduce the risk of
injury in case of a head impact against
a hard surface such as another craft,
for example, in the case of a collision.
Similarly, a helmet with a chinguard
might help prevent injuries to the face,
jaw, or teeth.
Risks
On the other hand, in some situations
when falling off the craft, helmets
have a tendency to catch the wa-
ter, like a “bucket”, and put severe
stresses on the neck or spine. This
could result in choking, severe or per-
manent neck or spine injury, or death.
Helmets may also interfere with pe-
ripheral vision and hearing, or increase
fatigue, which could contribute to in-
crease the risk of a collision.
Weighing the Risks vs Benefits
In order to decide whether or not you
should wear a helmet, it is best to con-
sider the particular environment you
will be riding in, as well as other fac-
tors such as personal experience. Will
there be a lot of traffic on the water?
What is your riding style?
The Bottom Line
Since each option minimizes some
risks, but increases others, before
each ride you must decide whether to
wear a helmet or not based on your
particular situation.
If you decide to wear a helmet, you
must then decide what type is the
most appropriate for the circum-
stances. Look for helmets that meet
DOT or Snell standards, and if possi-
ble, choose one designed for motor-
ized watersports.
Racing
Due to the nature of competition and
the proximity of other crafts, BRP rec-
ommends wearing a helmet in close
quarter PWC racing activities. Always
follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
To Bring
Always carry the regulatory safety
items and have them conveniently
on board available for use. Check
the local regulations or consult your
authorized Sea-Doo dealer. Such re-
quired safety items usually include,
without limitation, a sound signaling
device such as a whistle, a watertight
flashlight or approved flares, a buoy-
ant heaving line, an anchor and rope*,
a bailer*, and an appropriate fire ex-
tinguisher*. The items marked with
a“*”are not required in Canada if all
persons on board a PWC are wearing
aPFD.
A cellular telephone in a waterproof
bag or container has also been found
to be beneficial to boaters when in dis-
tress or just for contacting someone
on shore.
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To Do
Read and understand all warning/cau-
tion labels on your Sea-Doo PWC,
your Operator’s Guide, all other safety
documents, and watch properly your
safety videocassette, before operat-
ing. Always keep in mind that the
““symbol, the Warning symbol,
identifies an instruction which, if not
followed, may cause serious personal
injuries including the possibility of
death.
Check local and federal boating laws
applicable to the waterways where
youintendtouseyourwatercraft.
Learn the local rules of the road.
Know and understand the applicable
navigation system (such as buoys and
signs).
Knowthewatersinwhichthewater-
craft is to be operated. Current, tides,
rapids, hidden obstacles, wakes and
waves etc. can affect safe operation.
It is not advisable to operate the water-
craft in rough or inclement weather.
For safety reasons and proper care,
always perform “Daily Pre-Operation
Checks”as specified in your Opera-
tor’s Guide before operating your wa-
tercraft.
Keep the engine shut-off cord (safety
lanyard) attached to the operator’s
PFD at all times and keep it free from
handlebars so that engine stops if op-
erator falls off. After riding, remove
cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized
use by children or others. If operator
falls off the watercraft and safety lan-
yard is unattached, the watercraft will
not stop.
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OPERATION
Collision Avoidance
Do not release throttle when trying to
steer away from objects. You need
throttle to steer.
Always keep a constant lookout for
other water users, other boats or ob-
jects, especially when turning. Be
alert for conditions that may limit your
visibility or block your vision of others.
Respect the rights of other recreation-
ists and/or bystanders and always
keep a safe distance from all other
craft, people and objects.
Do not wake or wave jump, ride the
surf line or attempt to spray or splash
others with your watercraft. You may
misjudge the ability of the watercraft
or your own riding skills and strike a
boat or person.
This watercraft has the capability of
turning more sharply than other boats,
however, unless in an emergency, do
not negotiate sharp, high speed turns.
Such maneuvers make it hard for oth-
ers to avoid you or understand where
you are going. Also, you could be
thrown from the watercraft.
Like any other craft, this PWC has no
brake. Stopping distance will vary de-
pending on initial speed, load, wind,
and water conditions. Practice stop-
ping and docking in a safe, traffic free
area to have an idea of how long it will
take to stop the watercraft under vary-
ing conditions.
Maintaining or increasing speed may
be necessary to avoid a collision.
Safe Riding
Always keep in mind that as the throt-
tle lever is released to idle position,
less directional control is available, and
as the engine is off, directional control
is lost. You need throttle to steer.
Ride within your limits and level of
riding ability. Avoid aggressive ma-
neuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection and collision. Under-
stand and respect the performance or
your watercraft.
Always ride responsibly and safely.
Use common sense and courtesy.
While your watercraft has the ca-
pacity of operating at high speeds, it
is strongly recommended that high
speed operation only be applied when
ideal conditions exist and are permit-
ted. Higher speed operation requires
a higher degree of skill and increases
the risk of severe injuries.
The forces generated on the body
of riders while turning, negotiating
waves or wakes, operating in choppy
waters, or falling off the watercraft,
especially at higher speeds, may
cause injury including the possibil-
ity of broken legs and other bones or
more serious injuries. Remain flexible
and avoid sharp turns.
Do not engage in stunts or jumps as
they could lead to serious injuries or
even death. For example, you could
hurt your back in landing from a jump
or you could loose control of the wa-
tercraft while attempting to perform a
stunt, and collide with your own wa-
tercraft or another obstacle. This wa-
tercraft offers many riding configura-
tions, and it is important that, for your
safety, you strictly follow the instruc-
tions on proper use of the watercraft in
each configuration as they ensure that
your riding position allows you to re-
main in control of the watercraft at all
times. Any riding position that is not
explicitaly recommended by the man-
ufacturer could lead to a loss of con-
trol and potentially serious injuries or
death.
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In shallow water, proceed with caution
and at very low speeds. Grounding
or abrupt stops may result in injury.
Debris may also be picked up and be
thrown rearward by the jet pump onto
people or property.
PWCs are not designed for night-time
operation.
Never turn handlebar while someone
is nearby rear of watercraft. Keep
away from steering moving parts
(nozzle, linkage, etc.).
Never operate this watercraft with a
passenger onboard. This watercraft is
for one (1) operator only. No passen-
ger. There is no seat to accommodate
a passenger and he could lack stability
and be thrown off, leading to possible
severe injuries.
Do not start or operate the watercraft
if anyone is seated on the deck or
swim platform, or is nearby in the wa-
ter. Water and/or debris exiting jet
thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.
The operator should be properly stand-
ing or seated before starting or moving
the watercraft, and at all times when
watercraft is in motion.
Keep away from intake grate while en-
gine is on. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, or PFD straps can be-
come entangled in moving parts re-
sulting in severe injury or drowning.
To prevent accidental starting, always
detach the safety lanyard from the wa-
tercraft during removal of any weeds
or debris from the intake grate.
It should be remembered that sun,
wind, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and ill-
ness, may impair your judgement and
reaction time.
On a PWC, never place your feet and
legs in the water to aid turning.
Maneuverability of the
Watercraft
Do not overload the watercraft or take
on a passenger. Overloading can af-
fect maneuverability, stability and per-
formance.
Avoid adding on accessories, or equip-
ment which may alter your control of
the watercraft.
Around or near docks or piers, ma-
neuver with great caution. When you
want to ride under a pier, only proceed
at very low speed and make sure you
have an adequate clearance.
Don’t forget: Ride smart from the
start and we all win!
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OPERATING RULES
Operating a watercraft can be com-
pared with driving unmarked high-
ways and roads. To prevent collisions
or avoid other boaters, a system of
operating rules must be followed. It’s
not only common sense... it’sthe
law!
Remember these Rules
of the Road
Know the Right of Way Rules
Generally keep to your right and safely
avoid other craft by keeping a safe dis-
tance from other craft, people and ob-
jects.
F00A13Y
Starboard
Port
Stern
Bow
2
1
1. RED light
2. GREEN light (yield zone)
Crossing
Give right of way to craft ahead and
to your right. Never cross in front of a
boat.
F00A14Y
Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
F00A15Y
Passing
Give right of way to other craft and
keep clear.
F00A16A
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can assist you identify safe
waters. Buoys will indicate whether
you should keep to the right (star-
board) or to the left (port) of the buoy
or to which channel you can continue.
They may also indicate whether you
are entering a restricted or controlled
area such as a no wake or speed zone.
They may also indicate hazards or per-
tinent boating information. Markers
maybe located on shore or on the
water. They can also indicate speed
limits, no power craft or boating, an-
chorage and other useful information.
(The shape of each type of marker will
provide assistance).
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
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WEB SITES
Sea-Doo website: www.sea-doo.com
Canadian Coast Guard
(Office of Boating Safety) www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/obs-bsn/sbg-gsn/
main_e.htm
United States Coast Guard www.uscgboating.org/regulations/
boating_laws.htm
Alabama www.dcnr.state.al.us/mp/menu.htm
Alaska www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/boating
Arizona www.azgfd.com
Arkansas www.agfc.state.ar.us/
California www.dbw.ca.gov
Colorado http://parks.state.co.us/boating/
Connecticut http://dep.state.ct.us/rec/prgactiv.htm
Delaware www.dnrec.state.de.us/fw/index.htm
Florida (freshwater) http://floridaconservation.org/law
Florida (saltwater) www.dep.state.fl.us/law
Georgia www.boat-ed.com
Hawaii www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dbor/dbor
Idaho www.idahoparks.org/rec/boating.html
Indiana www.state.in.us/dnr/regulations
Iowa www.iowadnr.com/
Kansas www.kdwp.state.ks.us/boating/boating.html
Kentucky www.state.ky.us/agencies/fw/boating.htm
Louisiana www.wlf.state.la.us
Maine www.state.me.us/ifw/rv/
boatinglaws2003.htm
Maryland www.dnr.state.md.us/boating
Massachusetts www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dle/boatrvsafe.htm
Michigan www.boat-ed.com/mi/handbook
Minnesota www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater
Mississippi www.dmr.state.ms.us
Missouri www.mswp.state.mo.us
Montana www.fwp.state.mt.us/education/
outdoorskills.asp
Nebraska www.ngpc.state.ne.us/boating
Nevada http://www.boatnevada.org/
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New Hampshire www.state.nh.us/safety/ss/links.html
New Jersey www.state.nj.us/mvs/boats.htm
New Mexico www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/pages/
question/regulate/rules/nmac172.pdf
North Carolina www.ncwildlife.org/
fs_index_02_regulations.htm
North Dakota http://www.state.nd.us/gnf/boating/
Ohio www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/watercraft
Oregon www.osmb.state.or.us
Pennsylvania www.fish.state.pa.us
Rhode Island www.state.ri.us/dem/topics/boating.htm
South Carolina www.dnr.state.sc.us/etc/boating.html
South Dakota www.state.sd.us/gfp/divisionwildlife/
boating/index.htm
Tennessee www.state.tn.us/twra/boatmain.html
Texas www.tpwd.state.tx.us/boat/boat.htm
Utah www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/safety.htm
Virginia www.dgif.state.va.us/boating
Washington www.parks.wa.gov/boating.asp
West Virginia www.dnr.state.wv.us/law/boating.htm
Wisconsin http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cs/
Registrations/Boats.htm
Wyoming http://gf.state.wy.us
NOTE: State websites not listed are under development. BRP makes no repre-
sentation of endorsement of any of the products or services contain within any
website listed.
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LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS
The following labels are on your watercraft. If missing or damaged, they can be
replaced free of charge. See an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.
Please read the following labels carefully before operating this watercraft.
F22L02L
13 1-6-10
3
82-5-7-9 4 14
F22L03L
11
“MOTO“ CONFIGURATION
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