Safety Information; Limitations On Who May Operate The Sport Boat; Required Equipment; Additional Equipment Recommendations - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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AFETY NFORMATION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
The safe use and operation of this
boat is dependent upon the use of
proper operating techniques, as well
as upon the common sense, good
judgment, and expertise of the oper-
ator. Every operator should know
the following requirements before
operating the Sport Boat.
Before operating the boat, read the
Owner's/Operator's Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and all
warning and caution labels on the
boat. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with your
Sport Boat. These materials should
give you an understanding of the
boat and its operation.
Never allow anyone to operate this
boat until they too have read the
Owner's/Operator's Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and all
warning and caution labels, and if
possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these
materials.
LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY
OPERATE THE SPORT BOAT
Yamaha recommends a minimum
operator age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by
minors.
Know the operator age and training
requirements for your state. A boat-
ing safety course is recommended
and may be required in your state.
You can find local rules by contact-
ing the United States Coast Guard
(USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators,
or your local Power Squadron.
This Sport Boat is designed to carry
the operator, up to 9 passengers,
and cargo. Never exceed the maxi-
mum load limit or allow more than
10 persons (or 9 persons if a water
skier is being pulled) to ride in the
boat at one time. Weight distribution
affects performance. Keep weight in
the boat low and evenly distributed
from side-to-side and front-to-back.
Remove any unnecessary cargo
and store it on shore.
Maximum Load: 1800 lb. (816 kg)
Load is the total weight of cargo,
operator and passengers.
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has
regulations which describe minimum
standards of safety. You must comply
with these regulations, which apply to
boats like your Sport Boat which are
less than 26 feet long.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):
Type I, II, or III as required for all
people on board (see "Operational
Requirements" for more informa-
tion), plus at least one Type IV
(throwable type).
Fire Extinguisher:
At least one B-1 type hand-held
portable fire extinguisher.
Visual Distress Signals:
It is recommended that a USCG-
approved pyrotechnic device be
stored on your boat. A mirror can
also be used as an emergency sig-
nal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or
the Coast Guard for more informa-
tion.
Sound Signalling Device:
Your Sport Boat is equipped with a
horn that can be used to signal
other boats. See "Rules of the
Road" for more information.
Navigation Lights:
Your Sport Boat is equipped with
navigation lights for use between
sunset and sunrise, and during peri-
ods of reduced visibility, such as
fog. Be sure these lights are work-
ing and are turned on when neces-
sary (see page 2-14 and 3-9 for
more information).
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following equipment can help
make your boating experience safer
and more enjoyable:
Mooring fenders and lines.
Anchor with suitable line
"Danforth" type anchor and line that
is at least 6-times the depth of the
water where you will drop anchor
are recommended).
Manual-type bilge pump.
First Aid kit.
Waterproof flashlight with extra bat-
teries.
Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers,
pliers, wrenches (including metric
sizes), and electrical tape.
Oar or paddle (look for one with a
boat hook on the other end).
Spare parts, such as an extra set of
spark plugs and fuses.
Navigation charts for the waters
where you will be boating.
Tow rope.
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