Stopping The Watercraft; Starting Off - Yamaha WaveRunner SuperJet 2020 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Operation
general, the higher the speed or the sharper
the turn, the more you lean.
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Stopping the watercraft

The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. It is stopped by water
resistance when the throttle lever is released.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop in approximately 90 m (300 ft)
after the throttle lever is released or the en-
gine is stopped, although this distance will
vary depending on many factors, including
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time before
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hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.
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WARNING
Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
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far enough away from others so you can
always safely coast to a stop.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
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member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
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keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing
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down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
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Starting off

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WARNING
To avoid collisions:
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
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other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vi-
sion of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and

keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.