Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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 DO NOT sit on the engine box, seat backs, transom seating, sunpad, boarding platform or gunnels while the boat is underway.You could fall overboard and be hit by the propeller, or anotherboat. DO NOT allow objects, arms or legs, or any other body parts tohang over the bow or gunnels. Stay within the boat. Passengers should not sit in locations that obstruct the operator’svisibility. Persons and gear should be stowed in a way that distributesweight appropriately and in a manner that trims the boat properly(pitch angle). Excessive weight at either the bow or the sternrelative to one another can cause trim problems leading toreduced driver visibility, erratic steering, loss of control, or bowsubmergence and flooding/swamping. Passengers should be well aware of emergency equipment andinstructed in its use. Passengers should assist with lookout duties and notify theoperator of any approaching watercraft or potentially unsafeconditions to provide assistance with collision avoidance.Carbon Monoxide SafetyCarbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless and odorless gasproduced by all engines and fuel-burning appliances. Even with thebest boat design and construction, plus the utmost care in inspection,operation and maintenance, hazardous levels of carbon monoxidemay be present in or near the boat under certain conditions. Theboat owner, operator, as well as all boat occupants, must understandthe dangers of carbon monoxide and must comply with all safetyrecommendations/requirements. For boats with cabins, alwaysventilate the boat interior and avoid boating situations which causeincreased exposure.Safe SpeedNavigation rules state that a boat be operated at a safe speedat all times. Determination of a safe speed involves consideration ofmany factors, such as, but not limited to:• Boating activity (tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, etc.)• Boat traffic congestion• Water conditions• Environmental conditions (shore line, docks, and depth of water)• Weather• VisibilityThe boat should not be driven at a rate of speed faster than willallow it to be brought to a full stop within the operator’s field of viewgiven the environmental conditions at the time. Safe speed for theconditions and driver attention (lookout) are important factors inavoiding collisions which may cause injury or death. When in doubt itis prudent to slow down within adequate time and distance so as tobe able to assess the conditions and paths of other boats.It is important to know the Rules of the Road, although do not assumethat all boaters also know the rules or that they will abide by them. Avoidcollisions by constantly assessing the ever-changing situation and be sureto make appropriate speed and course changes early.Passenger SafetyThe operator of the boat is responsible for the safety ofthe passengers, all skiers/riders, as well as his/her own safety.Ensure that you and your passengers adhere to these safetyrecommendations: Any time you take your boat out, make sure that there is at least oneother passenger aboard who is familiar with the operation of your boat. Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated inappropriate seating locations to avoid falling or falling overboard. While the engine is running, and while the boat is maneuvering,all occupants should be properly seated. DO NOT stand while theboat is moving.2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 13• A non-electric horn or whistle• Extra engine oil• Tool kit• Spare propeller and mounting hardware• Spare fusesgeneral boating safety topics• Spare keys• Sunglasses and sun block lotionhttps://www.boat-manuals.com/