Yamaha F4 Owner's Manual

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Safety information3 Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers thatmake it hard for others to avoid you or un-derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects orshallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggressivemaneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con-trol, ejection, and collision. Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-member, boats do not have brakes, andstopping the engine or reducing throttle canreduce the ability to steer. If you are notsure that you can stop in time before hittingan obstacle, apply throttle and turn in anoth-er direction.EMU33790WeatherStay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoid boat-ing in hazardous weather.EMU33800Accident reportingBoat operators are required by law to file aBoating Accident Report with their state boat-ing law enforcement agency if their boat is in-volved in any of the following accidents:1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life.2. There is personal injury that requiresmedical attention beyond first aid.3. There is property damage to boats or oth-er property over a certain amount.4. There is complete loss of a boat.Contact local law enforcement personnel if areport is necessary.EMU33870Boat education and trainingOperators should take a boating safetycourse. This may be required in your state.Many of the organizations listed in the nextsection can provide information about cours-es in your area.You may also want to consider an Internet-based program for basic boater education.The Online Boating Safety Course providedby the BoatU.S. Foundation, is approved bythe National Association of State Boating LawAdministrators (NASBLA) and recognized bythe United States Coast Guard. Most, but notall, states accept this course to meet theirminimum requirements. While it cannot re-place an in-depth course such as one offeredby the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squad-ron, or other organization, this online coursedoes provide a general overview of the basicsin boating safety, requirements, navigation,and operation. Upon successful completion ofthe course, the user can download a certifi-cate of completion immediately or, for a smallcharge, request one by mail. To take this freecourse, go to boatus.org.EMU33880Passenger trainingMake sure at least one other passenger istrained to operate the boat in the event of anemergency.EMU33890Boating safety publicationsBe informed about boating safety. Additionalpublications and information can be obtainedfrom many boating organizations.EMU33590Laws and regulationsKnow the marine laws and regulations whereyou will be boating- and obey them. Severalsets of rules prevail according to geographiclocation, but all are basically the same as theInternational Rules of the Road. The rulespresented in the following section are con-densed- and have been provided for yourconvenience only.