General Safety - MARKER ONE m25, m27 Owner's Manual

A
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a property
damage message.
The precautions listed in this manual and on your
Marker One boat are not all-inclusive. If a
procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically
recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is
safe for you and others, and that the boat will not be
damaged or made unsafe as a result of your
decision. REMEMBER - USE COMMON SENSE
WHEN OPERATING YOUR BOAT!

General Safety

Before each outing you should check all safety
equipment, such as fire extinguishers, PFDs, flares,
distress flags, flashlights and engine stop switches.
They should be operable, in good condition, readily
visible and easily accessed.
Check local weather reports before casting off; do
not leave the dock area when strong winds and
electrical storms are in the area or predicted to be
in the area.
Tell someone your travel plans and leave them a
float plan. A float plan makes the job of search and
rescue much easier for authorities. A float plan
template can be found in the back of this manual.
M25/M27 Owner's Manual
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ESPONSIBILITIES AND
Handholds
Handholds are provided for your passengers'
safety. Be sure your passengers use the handholds
whenever the boat is underway. Failure to use
handholds could result in a man overboard situation
or personal injury.
Capacity
Know the weight capacity of your boat. Do not
overload your boat. Overloading of passengers,
personal equipment and supplies could result in an
accident, especially in rough waters.
Loading
Be sure that passengers, personal equipment and
supplies are in their proper location before
operating the boat. This does not necessarily mean
you can carry a passenger for every seat. Keep
personal equipment and supplies to an "as needed"
basis. Maintain a balanced load (front to back and
side to side) at all times.
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AFETY
A
WARNING
Avoid injury or death.
• Passengers should use handholds
whenever the boat is underway.
• DO NOT allow passengers to sit on or
in the stern sun lounges when the boat
is underway.
• Read and understand this manual and
the outboard manual, and be sure that
you understand all controls and
operating instructions before
attempting to operate the boat.
• Be in control of your boat. DO NOT
operate your boat under the influence
of alcohol or other drugs.