viWelcome.....................................iRecord ImportantInformation...............................iiBoater’s Checklist ....................iiiRestricted Areas .......................ivProposition 65..........................ivEmission Control WarrantyInformation ..............................ivBoating Terminology................vProduct Improvement..............vBoating Safety ......................1-1Introduction...........................1-1About this Owner’sManual ................................1-2Signal Words and SymbolsUsed In This Manual .........1-3Basic Safety Rules...................1-4Pre-operation CheckList – Before Leavingthe Dock..............................1-4Precautions WhileUnderway ............................1-6Safety While Maintainingthe Vessel...........................1-10Owner Responsibility andBoating Education...............1-11Important SafetyInformation ......................1-11Responsibilities of BoatOwner and Operators......1-11Registration.......................1-12Insurance ..........................1-13Boating Safety EducationOpportunities ...................1-13Operation by Minorsand Licensing ...................1-14Safety and RequiredEquipment ...........................1-15Navigation Lights .............1-16Emergency SafetyLanyard .............................1-16Personal FlotationDevices...............................1-17Fire Extinguisher..............1-20Horn or Whistle ...............1-20Bilge Pump(s)...................1-20Visual Distress Signals ......1-21Recommended SafetyEquipment ........................1-22General Boating SafetyTopics....................................1-23Safe Speed.........................1-23Passenger Safety ...............1-23Carbon MonoxideSafety .................................1-24Proper Loading ................1-27Weighting Your BoatDuring WatersportActivities ............................1-28Visibility of theOperator ...........................1-30Boating Under theInfluence ...........................1-31Product Misuse .................1-32Reporting Accidents ........1-32Rendering Assistance .......1-33Hazardous Conditions .....1-33EnvironmentalConcerns ...........................1-35On Product WarningLabels....................................1-38Warning Labels &Locations...........................1-38Table of Contents