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Rotating Propeller!
Rotating propeller can cut or sever causing
serious injury or death. Shut engine off and
remove ignition key when anyone is swimming
nearby.
9. Do not allow anyone near the propeller(s), even when
the engine is off. Propeller blades are sharp and
can continue to turn even after the engine is off. Stay
at least 150 feet away from areas marked by diver
down float. See Figure J15.
Figure J15: Diver Down Float
10. Do not drive the boat directly behind a water skier.
At 25 miles per hour, the boat will overtake a fallen
skier who was 200 feet in front in about 5 seconds.
B. Water Skiing
The popular sport of water skiing has brought a special
set of safety precautions to observe in boating. The
following guides help prevent accidents while water ski-
ing.
1. Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats
and swimmers, out of channels, and in water free
of underwater obstructions.
2. Allow no one who can not swim to water ski. Ski-
ers must wear a USCG approved floatation device.
A Type III water-ski vest is an approved and prac-
tical PFD.
3. Have a second person aboard to observe the skier
and inform the driver about the skier's hand sig-
nals (Figure J16). The driver must give full atten-
tion to operating the boat and the waters ahead.
4. Give immediate attention to a fallen skier. Be care-
ful not to swamp the boat while taking the skier on
board.
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5. Always participate in water sports in safe areas.
Stay away from other boats, beaches, swimmers,
and heavily traveled waterways.
6. Be considerate of others you share the water with.
7. Give immediate attention to a person who has
fallen. He or she is vulnerable in the water alone
and may not be seen by other boaters.
8. Approach a person in the water from the lee side
(opposite the direction of the wind). Stop the mo-
tor at least a boat length from the person.
9. Turn off engine and anchor your boat before swim-
ming.
Rotating Propeller!
Rotating propeller can cut or sever causing
serious injury or death. Switch engine off be-
fore skiers enter the water and before taking
skiers aboard. Do not leave engine running
in neutral. Accidently engaging shift can seri-
ously injure skier.
10. Do not water ski between sunset and sunrise. It is
illegal in most states.
For more information about water skiing, please con-
tact the American Water Ski Association, 799 Overlook
Drive, Winter Haven, FL. 33884 or call 1-800-533-2972.
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