2000-2004 Four Winns Vista 248 268 Owners Manual

A.   Drugs and Alcohol
Make sure the passengers and gear do not
obstruct the operator’s view or impede his
ability to move.
Alcohol consumption  and boating do  not
mix! Operating under the influence endan-
gers the lives of your passengers and other
boaters.  Federal laws prohibit operating a
boat  under  the  influence   of  alcohol  or
drugs.
Do not exceed the maximum engine power
rating stated on the certification plate located
inside the boat.
C.  Passenger Safety
Before getting underway, show all  passengers where
emergency and safety  equipment is stowed, and  ex-
plain how to use it. Everyone aboard should wear rub-
ber-soled shoes which resist slipping on wet surfaces.
While underway, passengers should remain seated in-
side the deck rails and gates. Do not allow passengers
to drag their  feet or hands  in the water.   Always use
handholds and other safety hardware to prevent falls.
All nonswimmers, poor  swimmers and small children
should wear PFD’s at all times.
Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while operating a boat.
Like driving a car, driving a boat requires sober, atten-
tive care.  Operating a boat while intoxicated or under
the influence of drugs is not only  dangerous, but it  is
also a  Federal offense carrying a  significant penalty.
These laws are vigorously enforced. The use of drugs
and alcohol, singly or in combination, decreases reac-
tion time, impedes judgement,  impairs vision, and in-
hibits your ability to operate a boat.
B.   Safe  Operation
D.  Propeller
Safe operation means that you do not misuse your boat
nor do you allow your passengers to do so.   Safe op-
eration means using  good judgement at  all times.  It
includes, without limitation, the following actions:
Personal Injury!
Do not  allow anyone  near a  propeller, even
when the engine is off.   Propeller blades can
be sharp and  continue to turn even  after the
engine is shut off.  Do  not allow anyone near
the propeller when the throttle is in neutral po-
sition. Accidently engaging the shift can result
in a serious injury or death. (See actual ladder
warning labels and helm boarding ladder warn-
ing label below.)
Observe all safety signs and warnings both
inside the boat and in the immediate boating
area.
Become familiar with, and adhere to, the
“Rules of the Road”.
Maintain boat speed at or below the legal
limits.  Avoid excessive speed or speeds
not  appropriate  for  operating  conditions.
Never approach or use ladder  when motor is
running. Severe injury or death will result from
contact with rotating propeller.
Be sure at least one other passenger is
familiar with the operation and the safety
aspects of the boat in case of an emergency.
Ladder Warning Label
Load the boat within the limits listed on the
capacity plate. Balance loads bow and stern
and port to starboard.
Shut off motor when near swimmers.  Severe
injury or death will result from contact with ro-
tating propeller.
Do not use the boat in bad weather or sea
conditions beyond the skill or experience of
the operator or the comfortable capability of
the boat or passengers.
Helm Boarding Ladder Warning Label
Vista 248/268 Owner’s Manual
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Section B
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