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                                Safety information

                              tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-  fire extinguisher be approved by the US-
                              authorized use by children or others.  CG.

                             Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
                              from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
                              to see and you could accidentally hit some-
                              one in the water.
                             Avoid being hit by another boat. You
                              should  always take the  responsibility to
                              watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
                              watching for you. If they do not see you, or
                              if you maneuver more quickly than other
                              boaters expect, you risk a collision.
                             Maintain a safe distance from other boats
                              and watercraft, and  also watch  for  ski
                              ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
                              the Road” and be sure to check behind you
                              before making a turn or slowing down. (See
                              “Rules of the Road” on page 19.)
                             According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
                              (20 ft)  in length like your watercraft must
                              carry a fire extinguisher of a 5-B (B-1) clas-
                              sification, with a capacity of two pounds or
                              more when  navigating in  waters under
                              USCG jurisdiction. In addition, most state
                              and local boating laws also require that the

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