Page 17 - LIT-18626-13-37

UF4R11E0.book Page 11 Friday, April 30, 2021 8:56 AM

Safety information

EJU30692 EJU30764
Limitations on who may Cruising limitations
operate the watercraft  Scan constantly for people, objects, and
 Make sure that the operator is 16 years of other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
age or older and has taken a boater safety that limit your visibility or block your vision
course. of others.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Your state (or province) may have addition-
al requirements. You can find local rules by
contacting the United States Coast Guard
(USCG), the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators, or your local
Power Squadron.
 This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator only. Never have more than one per-
son on the watercraft at any time.
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
 Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
 Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
 Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
derstand where you are going.
 Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
 Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes.
 Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
 Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.

11