Wave And Wake Jumping - Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual

Sitting or standing in an area of the boat not designed for passengers at speeds above idle can cause
serious injury or death. Stay back from the front end of deck boats or raised platforms and remain
seated while the boat is in motion.
BOATS WITH FRONT MOUNTED, RAISED PEDESTAL FISHING SEATS
Elevated fishing seats are not intended for use when the boat is traveling faster than idle or trolling speed.
Sit only in seats designated for traveling at faster speeds.
Any unexpected, sudden reduction in boat speed could result in the elevated passenger falling over the
front of the boat.

Wave And Wake Jumping

Operating recreational boats over waves and wake is a natural part of boating. However, when this
activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water, certain
hazards arise, particularly when the boat re-enters the water.
The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump. In such case the landing
may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction. Such a sharp change in direction can cause
occupants to be thrown out of their seats, or out of the boat.
Wave or wake jumping can cause serious injury or death from occupants being thrown within or out
of the boat. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever possible.
There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch off a wave or wake.
If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough while airborne, upon water contact it may penetrate
under the water surface and submarine for an instant. This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous
stop and can send the occupants flying forward. The boat may also steer sharply to one side.
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