2008 Yamaha Outboard F4 F6 Boat Owners Manual

Safety information
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Avoid sharp turns or other  maneuvers that    You  may also want  to consider  an Internet-
make it hard for others to  avoid you or un-    based  program  for  basic  boater education.
derstand where you are going.
Avoid  areas  with  submerged   objects  or    by  the BoatU.S. Foundation, is  approved by
shallow water.                                                 the National Association of State Boating Law
Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive   Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by
maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con-  the United States Coast Guard. Most, but not
The Online  Boating Safety  Course provided
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trol, ejection, and collision.
all,  states accept  this  course  to meet  their
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Take  early action  to avoid  collisions.  Re-    minimum  requirements.  While it  cannot  re-
member,  boats do  not  have brakes,  and     place an in-depth course such as one offered
stopping the engine or reducing throttle can   by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squad-
reduce the  ability  to steer.  If you  are  not    ron, or  other organization, this online  course
sure that you can stop in time before hitting   does provide a general overview of the basics
an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in anoth-  in  boating  safety, requirements,  navigation,
er direction.
and operation. Upon successful completion of
the course,  the user can  download a  certifi-
cate of completion immediately or, for a small
charge, request one by mail. To take this free
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Weather
Stay  informed   about  the   weather.  Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boat-
ing in hazardous weather.
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Accident reporting
Boat operators  are required  by law  to file a
Boating Accident Report with their state boat-
ing law enforcement agency if their boat is in-
volved in any of the following accidents:
course, go to boatus.org.
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Passenger training
Make  sure at  least one  other  passenger is
trained to operate the boat in the event of  an
emergency.
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Boating safety publications
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There is loss of life or probable loss of life.  Be informed about boating safety.  Additional
There  is  personal   injury  that  requires    publications  and information can be obtained
medical attention beyond first aid.
There is property damage to boats or oth-
er property over a certain amount.
There is complete loss of a boat.
Contact local law enforcement personnel if  a
report is necessary.
from many boating organizations.
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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
location, but all are basically the same as the
International  Rules of  the  Road.  The  rules
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Boat education and training
Operators   should   take   a  boating   safety     presented in  the  following  section are  con-
course. This  may be  required in  your state.     densed- and  have  been  provided  for  your
Many of  the organizations  listed in  the next     convenience only.
section can provide information  about cours-
es in your area.
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Product Specification
CategoriesYamaha Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide.
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Model Year2008
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