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Safety information

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Recommended equipment
someone in the water.
The following items should be carried on
 Avoid being hit by another boat. You
board your watercraft:
should always take the responsibility to
 Sound-signaling device
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
signaling device that can be used to signal
if you maneuver more quickly than other
other boats. See “Rules of the Road” for
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
more information.
 Maintain a safe distance from other boats
 Visual distress signals
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a
the Road” and be sure to check behind you
waterproof container on your watercraft. A
before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
mirror can also be used as an emergency
Road” on page 16.)
signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the
 According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
U.S. Coast Guard for more information.
(20 ft) in length like your watercraft must
 Watch
carry a fire extinguisher of a 5-B (B-1) clas-
A watch is helpful so you will know how
sification, with a capacity of two pounds or
long you have been operating the water-
more when navigating in waters under
craft.
USCG jurisdiction. In addition, most state
 Towline
and local boating laws also require that the
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
fire extinguisher be approved by the US-
watercraft in an emergency.
CG.

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