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FOREWORD
The Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
or passenger with this personal water-
craft and its various controls, mainte-
nance and safe riding instructions. It
is indispensable for the proper use of
the product and should be kept in a
waterproof 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
BRP US Inc. In Canada, products are
distributed by Bombardier Recreation-
al Products Inc. (collectively “BRP”).
The information and components/
system descriptions contained in this
guidearecorrectatthetimeofwriting.
BRP however, maintains a policy of
continuous improvement of its prod-
ucts without imposing upon itself any
obligation to install them on products
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.
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1. Left (port)
2. Right (starboard)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 8
SAFETY CHECK LIST ............................................................... 9
GETTING UNDERWAY............................................................. 10
OPERATION ......................................................................... 14
OPERATING RULES................................................................ 17
WATERSKIING SIGNALS.......................................................... 18
LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS...................................... 19
VEHICLE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NUMBER LOCATION .......................................... 30
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ..................................................... 31
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS .................................. 32
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS FUNCTIONS.................. 36
1) Safety Lanyard (engine cut-off cord)....................................... 36
2) Handlebar..................................................................... 37
3) Throttle Lever ................................................................ 38
4) Engine Start/Stop Button ................................................... 38
5) Variable Trim System (VTS) Button (if so equipped)...................... 38
6) Shift Lever.................................................................... 39
7) Information Center Gauge .................................................. 40
8) Glove Box..................................................................... 42
9) GPS Receiver (Global Positioning System) (if so equipped)............. 42
10) Fuel Tank Cap............................................................... 43
11) Front Storage Compartment Cover....................................... 44
12) Front Storage Compartment Cover Latch ............................... 45
13) Tool Kit....................................................................... 45
14) Air Intake Opening ......................................................... 46
15) Seat Strap ................................................................... 46
16) Seat Extension Latch (if so equipped).................................... 46
17) Seat Latch................................................................... 46
18) Seat Cover (if so equipped)................................................ 47
19) Rear Grab Handle........................................................... 47
20) Rear Storage Basket (if so equipped) .................................... 48
21) Front and Rear (bow/stern) Eyelets ...................................... 48
22) Mooring Cleats ............................................................. 49
23) Footboard ................................................................... 49
24) Boarding Pads .............................................................. 49
25) Boarding Platform .......................................................... 49
26) Boarding Step (if so equipped)............................................ 49
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27) Flushing Connector......................................................... 50
28) Bilge Drain Plugs ........................................................... 51
29) Jet Pump Nozzle ........................................................... 51
30) Reverse Gate ............................................................... 52
31) Jet Pump Water Intake and Ride Plate................................... 52
32) Fuses ........................................................................ 52
33) Battery....................................................................... 53
34) Side Vanes .................................................................. 53
35) Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................................... 54
36) Engine Oil Filling Cap ...................................................... 54
37) Cooling System Expansion Tank Cap .................................... 55
38) Ski/Wakeboard Post (if so equipped)..................................... 55
39) Wakeboard Rack (if so equipped)......................................... 56
LIQUIDS.............................................................................. 59
Fueling Procedure .............................................................. 59
Recommended Fuel............................................................ 59
Engine Oil........................................................................ 60
Engine Coolant.................................................................. 62
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................. 64
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS........................................................ 65
Hull ............................................................................... 66
Jet Pump Water Intake......................................................... 66
Bilge.............................................................................. 66
Battery ........................................................................... 66
Fuel Tank......................................................................... 66
Engine Compartment........................................................... 66
Engine Oil Level................................................................. 66
Engine Coolant Level........................................................... 66
Steering System ................................................................ 67
Throttle System................................................................. 67
Shifter System .................................................................. 67
VTS (Variable Trim System) (if so equipped) ................................. 67
Storage Compartment Covers and Seat...................................... 67
Wakeboard Rack (if so equipped)............................................. 67
Safety Lanyard and Engine Start/Stop Button ............................... 68
Water Flow in Exhaust Manifold (only when temperature is below or close
to freezing point)................................................................ 68
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 69
Principle of Operation .......................................................... 69
Boarding the Watercraft........................................................ 74
Starting........................................................................... 75
Riding ............................................................................ 76
Operation with Wakeboard Rack.............................................. 76
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation .................................... 77
Crossing Waves................................................................. 77
Stopping/Docking............................................................... 77
Beaching......................................................................... 77
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Shutting Off the Engine........................................................ 78
POST-OPERATION CARE.......................................................... 79
General Care .................................................................... 79
Additional Care for Foul Water or Salt Water ................................ 79
Exhaust Cooling System Flushing ............................................ 79
Anticorrosion Treatment ....................................................... 81
SPECIAL PROCEDURES........................................................... 82
Monitoring System ............................................................. 82
Engine Overheating............................................................. 82
Engine Low Oil Pressure....................................................... 82
Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning .............................. 83
Capsized Watercraft............................................................ 83
Submerged Watercraft......................................................... 84
Water-Flooded Engine.......................................................... 84
Fuel-Flooded Engine............................................................ 84
Towing the Watercraft in Water............................................... 85
Low-Charge Battery Condition ................................................ 86
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Engine Emissions Information................................................. 88
General........................................................................... 89
MAINTENANCE CHART........................................................... 90
Periodic Inspection ............................................................. 90
MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 94
Lubrication....................................................................... 94
Throttle Cable Inspection ...................................................... 95
Engine Oil Change and Oil Filter Replacement.............................. 96
Valve Adjustment ............................................................... 96
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 96
Fuel Injection System .......................................................... 96
Steering Alignment ............................................................. 96
VTS Adjustment (if so equipped).............................................. 96
Bilge Drain Plugs................................................................ 97
Fuses............................................................................. 97
Fuse Identification .............................................................. 99
O.P.A.S. System (if so equipped)............................................ 101
Drive Shaft Corrosion Protection............................................ 101
Ski/Wakeboard Post (if so equipped) ....................................... 101
General Inspection and Cleaning............................................ 101
TRAILERING, STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION.............. 102
Trailering ....................................................................... 102
Launching/Loading............................................................ 103
Storage......................................................................... 103
Preseason Preparation ....................................................... 105
Preseason Preparation Chart ................................................ 106
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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................ 107
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. 116
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL .................................. 122
WARRANTY
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2006 SEA-DOO®PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT..................................................................... 125
DECLARATION CE OF CONFORMITY......................................... 128
PRIVACY INFORMATION........................................................ 129
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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 watercraft on
water. Your Sea-Doo®personal wa-
tercraft (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 freedom
however comes the responsibility of
safety for yourself, your passengers,
the people you lend your watercraft to,
and other water users. Please follow
all safety instructions and operate your
watercraft with care. Be sure every
operator of your watercraft fully under-
stands the controls and operation of it
and the importance of courteous, re-
sponsible riding. Each operator has a
responsibility to ensure the safety of
his/her passenger(s) and of other wa-
ter users. Always inform your passen-
gers of safety precautions.
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,
wewantyoutohaveasafe,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 promote the
correct use of the watercraft.
Failure to follow this safety section
may result in severe injury or death.
This safety section is for initial ref-
erence and its content is therefore
limited. section It should be read in
conjunction with the rest of this Oper-
ator’s Guide, the SAFETY VIDEO and
the on-product warning/caution labels.
It is also strongly recommended that
operators obtain further information
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 Safe-
ty/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 Annu-
al Safety Inspection of your personal
watercraft. Please contact your deal-
er 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 in-
formation and safe boating rules could
result in injury, including the possibili-
ty of death to you, your passenger(s),
the people you lend your watercraft
to,orotherwaterusers.
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 or taking on a passenger(s). If
you have not had the opportunity to do
so, practice driving solo in a suitable
traffic free area and feel the response
of each control. 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 the wa-
tercraft’s safe operation. He/she also
has the responsibility to require that
passenger(s) and people, to whom
he/she lends the watercraft to, read
and understand this safety section
Operator’s Guide, the SAFETY VIDEO
and the on-product warning/caution
labels.
Ensure that all passengers know how
to swim and how to reboard the wa-
tercraft 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 and passengers must
know the proper righting procedure
as explained in the Operator’s Guide.
Make sure engine is off before rolling
over the watercraft.
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 boat-
ing fueling instructions explicitly, as
provided 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 car-
ry 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 and passenger(s) must
wear a Coast Guard approved Person-
al Flotation Device (PFD) that is suit-
able for PWC use.
An operator and the watercraft’s pas-
senger(s) should have ready access
to shatterproof glasses should riding
conditions or personal preference war-
rant. Wind, water spray and speed
may cause a person’s eyes to water
and create blurred vision.
The operator and passenger(s) of
PWCs must wear protective 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
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Vest-type personal
flotation device
Gloves
Wet suit or
wet suit ottom
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 watercraft, hel-
mets 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.
Ifyoudecidetowearahelmet,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 safe-
ty documents, and watch properly
your SAFETY VIDEO, before operat-
ing. Always keep in mind that the
““ symbol, the Warning symbol,
identifies an instruction which, if not
followed, may cause serious person-
al injuries including the possibility of
death.
Check local and federal boating laws
applicable to the waterways where
you intend to use your watercraft.
Learn the local rules of the road.
Know and understand the applicable
navigation system (such as buoys and
signs).
Know the waters in which the water-
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 (safe-
ty 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 and/or your
passenger(s) 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.
Usecommonsenseandcourtesy.
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 chop-
py waters, or falling off the water-
craft, especially at higher speeds, may
cause injury including the possibility of
broken legs and other bones or more
serious injuries. Remain flexible and
avoid sharp turns.
In shallow water, proceed with caution
and at very low speeds. Grounding
or abrupt stops may result in injury.
Debrismayalsobepickedupandbe
thrown rearward by the jet pump onto
people or property.
Do not use the watercraft’s reverse, if
so equipped, to stop. You or your pas-
senger(s) could be violently ejected
forward onto the handlebars or even
off the watercraft onto the hazard.
PWCs are not designed for night-time
operation.
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Operator/Passenger
Awareness
The watercraft operator has the re-
sponsibility to inform passenger(s) of
safety measures.
Never turn handlebar while someone
is nearby rear of watercraft. Keep
away from steering moving parts
(nozzle, side vanes, linkage, etc.).
Do not start or operate the watercraft
if anyone is seated on the sun deck,
if so equipped, or swim platform, or is
nearby in the water. Water and/or de-
bris exiting jet thrust nozzle can cause
severe injury.
The operator and passenger(s) should
be properly seated before starting or
moving the watercraft, and at all times
when watercraft is in motion. All pas-
senger(s) should be instructed to use
the handholds or seat straps provid-
ed, or in the alternative on a PWC, to
hold the waist of the person in front of
them.
WhenacceleratingonaPWCwitha
passenger(s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while underway, always
do so progressively. Fast acceleration
may cause your passenger(s) to loose
their balance or grip and fall rearward
off the watercraft. Make sure that
your passenger(s) know of, or antici-
pate, any rapid acceleration.
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 when swimmers are boarding
or nearby, or 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.
Manoeuvrability of the
Watercraft/Towing
Do not overload the watercraft or take
on more passengers than designated
for the particular watercraft. Over-
loading can affect maneuverability,
stability and performance.
Avoid adding on accessories, or equip-
ment which may alter your control of
the watercraft.
The watercraft may be fitted with tow
eyelets which can be used to attach a
ski rope.
Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling
a tube, skier or wakeboarder makes
the watercraft handle differently and
requires greater skill.
Always respect the safety and comfort
of your passenger(s) and person be-
ing towed on skis, wakeboard or other
water products.
Always carry an observer when pulling
a tube, skier or wakeboarder, proceed
with only as much speed as required
and follow the observer’s instructions.
Unless absolutely necessary, do not
make tight, sharp turns. Keep a safe
distance from the docks, other swim-
mers, craft or objects.
Use a tow rope of sufficient length
and size and make sure it is adequate-
ly secured to your watercraft. While
some craft are equipped or can be fit-
ted with a specially designed towing
mechanism avoid installing a tow pole
on a PWC. It can become a hazard
should someone fall on it.
Be advised that serious injury can re-
sult if the tow rope becomes slack dur-
ing a tight turn or when circling. The
rope could become wrapped around
the neck or limbs of a person that has
falleninthewater.
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With wakeboard and/or rack installed,
operate with extra caution: never per-
form agressive maneuvers including
spin-out; never jump waves; use com-
mon sense and limit speed. Other-
wise, wakeboard could detach or oc-
cupants could fall off and get injured
against the wakeboard or rack.
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’s the
law!
Remember these Rules
of the Road
Know the Right of Way Rules
Generally keep to your right and safe-
ly avoid other craft by keeping a safe
distance from other craft, people and
objects.
F00A13Y
Star oard
Port
Stern
Bow
2
1
1. RED light
2. GREEN light (yield zone)
Crossing
Giverightofwaytocraftaheadand
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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WATERSKIING SIGNALS
For your information, here are the most commonly used waterskiing signals.
Slower
F00A17L Fallen skier  Watch out
Stop
Faster
OK
Speed OK
Back to dock
Turn right
Turn left
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