B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
•... 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.
NOTICE
YOU are responsible for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers, and the safety of
fellow boaters.
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Make.sure.the.passengers.and.gear.do.not.
obstruct.the.operator’s.view.or.impede.his.
ability.to.move.
A. Drugs and Alcohol
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Do.not.exceed.the.maximum.engine.power.
rating stated on the certification plate located
inside.the.boat.
Alcohol consumption and boating do not mix!
Operating under the influence endangers the
lives of your passengers and other boaters.
Federal laws prohibit operating a boat under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
C. Passenger Safety
Before.getting.underway,.show.all.passengers.where.
emergency.and.safety.equipment.is.stowed,.and.
explain.how.to.use.it..Everyone.aboard.should.wear.
rubber-soled.shoes.which.resist.slipping.on.wet.
surfaces..While.underway,.passengers.should.remain.
seated.inside.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.PFDs.at.all.times.
Do.not.use.drugs.or.drink.alcohol.while.operating.a.
boat..Like.driving.a.car,.driving.a.boat.requires.sober,.
attentive.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.reaction.time,.impedes.judgement,.impairs.
vision,.and.inhibits.your.ability.to.operate.a.boat.
D. Propeller
B. Safe Operation
Personal Injury!
Safe.operation.means.that.you.do.not.misuse.your.
boat.nor.do.you.allow.your.passengers.to.do.so...
Safe.operation.means.using.good.judgement.at.all.
times..It.includes,.without.limitation,.the.following.
actions:
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
position. Accidently engaging the shift can
result in a serious injury or death. (See actual
ladder warning labels and helm boarding
ladder warning label below).
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Observe.all.safety.signs.and.warnings.both.
inside.the.boat.and.in.the.immediate.boating.
area.
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Become.familiar.with,.and.adhere.to,.the.
“Rules of the Road”.
Never approach or use ladder when motor is
running. Severe injury or death will result from
contact with rotating propeller.
Maintain.boat.speed.at.or.below.the.legal.
limits..Avoid.excessive.speed.or.speeds.not.
appropriate.for.operating.conditions.
Ladder Warning Label
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Be.sure.at.least.one.other.passenger.is.
familiar.with.the.operation.and.the.safety.
aspects.of.the.boat.in.case.of.an.emergency.
Shut off motor when near swimmers. Severe
injury or death will result from contact with
rotating propeller.
Load.the.boat.within.the.limits.listed.on.the.
capacity.plate..Balance.loads.bow.and.stern.
and.port.to.starboard.
Helm Boarding Ladder Warning Label
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 348 |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006 |
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