2008 Yamaha Outboard 8 8hp Boat Owners Manual

Safety information
Operate  defensively   at  safe  speeds   and
keep a safe distance away from people,  ob-
jects, and other boats.
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Boat education and training
Operators   should  take   a   boating  safety
course. This may  be required in  your state.
Many of the  organizations listed in  the next
section can provide information about cours-
es in your area.
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Do not follow directly behind other boats or
waterskiers.
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Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
derstand where you are going.
You may also  want to consider  an Internet-
based program  for  basic boater  education.
The Online Boating Safety  Course provided
by the BoatU.S. Foundation, is approved  by
the  National  Association  of  State  Boating
Law  Administrators  (NASBLA)  and  recog-
nized  by  the  United  States  Coast  Guard.
Most, but not all, states accept this course to
meet their  minimum  requirements. While  it
cannot replace  an in-depth  course such as
one offered  by the  U.S. Coast Guard,  U.S.
Power Squadron, or other  organization, this
online course  does provide a  general over-
view of the basics in boating safety, require-
ments,   navigation,   and   operation.  Upon
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Avoid  areas  with  submerged  objects  or
shallow water.
Ride within  your limits and  avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to  reduce the risk of  loss
of control, ejection, and collision.
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Take early  action to  avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats  do  not have  brakes, and
stopping  the  engine  or reducing  throttle
can reduce  the ability to  steer. If you  are
not sure  that you can  stop in time  before
hitting an obstacle, apply  throttle and turn
in another direction.
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Weather
Stay  informed  about   the  weather.  Check    successful   completion  of  the   course,  the
weather   forecasts  before   boating.   Avoid    user  can download  a certificate  of comple-
boating in hazardous weather.
tion immediately  or, for  a small  charge, re-
quest one by mail.  To take this free course,
go to boatus.org.
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Accident reporting
Boat operators  are required by law  to file a
Boating  Accident   Report  with   their  state
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Passenger training
boating law enforcement agency if their boat    Make  sure at  least one other  passenger is
is involved in any of the following accidents:     trained to operate the boat in the event of an
1.
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4.
There is  loss of life  or probable loss  of
life.
emergency.
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Boating safety publications
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many boating organizations.
There  is  personal  injury  that  requires
medical attention beyond first aid.
There  is property  damage  to boats  or
other property over a certain amount.
There is complete loss of a boat.
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Laws and regulations
Know the marine laws and regulations where
you will be boating- and obey them. Several
sets of rules prevail according to geographic
Contact local law enforcement personnel if a
report is necessary.
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CategoriesYamaha Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide.
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Model Year2008
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