Table Of Contents - Yamaha EXCITER 270 Owner's Manual

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS .........................................................1-1
Primary I.D. Number ...............................................................................1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.)..........................................................1-1
Engine Number.......................................................................................1-1
IMPORTANT LABELS .....................................................................................1-2
Location ..................................................................................................1-2
Labels .....................................................................................................1-3
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................1-7
Limitations On Who May Operate the Jet Boat ......................................1-7
Required Equipment ...............................................................................1-8
Additional Equipment Recommendations...............................................1-8
Apparel....................................................................................................1-9
Operational Requirements......................................................................1-9
Jet Boat Characteristics........................................................................1-11
Cruising Limitations ..............................................................................1-12
Night Operation.....................................................................................1-13
Waterskiing ...........................................................................................1-14
BASIC BOATING RULES ..............................................................................1-15
Rules of the Road.................................................................................1-15
Steering and Sailing and Sound Signals ..............................................1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels.......................................................1-16
Other Special Situations .......................................................................1-17
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION....................................1-19
Boating Education.................................................................................1-19
ACCIDENT REPORTING...............................................................................1-20
ENJOY YOUR JET BOAT RESPONSIBLY ....................................................1-20
Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION