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Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit
of a boat can: 1) cause loss of boat control 2) place too much
weight at the transom altering the designed flotation
characteristics of the boat or 3) cause the boat to break apart
particularly around the transom area. Overpowering a boat can
result in serious injury, death or boat damage.
Pre‑Operating Check List
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Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers.
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Remove any obstruction from the drain valve.
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Check the outboard for tightness on the transom.
•
Know the fuel capacity and cruising range.
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Check that the lanyard stop switch for the outboard works
correctly.
•
Be sure the boat is not overloaded. Do not exceed the
maximum number of passengers or load capacity. Look at the
boat capacity plate.
•
Be sure there is an approved personal flotation device of
suitable size for each person aboard and readily accessible (it
is the law).
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Check that the paddles are in the boat in case of engine
trouble.
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Be sure the operator knows safe navigation, boating, and
operating procedures.
•
Be sure there is a ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion
designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
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Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so the weight is
distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat or
on the floor.
•
Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling
and the starting and operation of the outboard, in case the
driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
•
Before departing, tell someone where you are going and when
you expect to return.
OPERATION
WARNING
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