Operating Instructions; Boarding The Boat - Sea-doo 230 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Always perform
SPECTION
before operating the
boat. Become thoroughly familiar
with all controls and the function
of each. Should any control or in-
struction be not fully understood,
refer to an authorized Sea-Doo
Boats dealer.

Boarding the Boat

As with any boat, boarding should be
done carefully and engines must not
be running.
WARNING
Engines must be OFF when board-
ing the boat or when using the
swim platform.
NOTICE
Never
system as a supporting point to
board the boat.
Boarding from a Dock
When boarding from a dock, use the
swim platform to climb aboard.
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TYPICAL
PRE-RIDE IN-
use propulsion
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NOTICE
Although the boat re-
quires only 30 cm (1 ft) of water to
float, the engines should be started
with at least 90 cm (3 ft) of water be-
low the hull. If the depth of the water
is less than 90 cm (3 ft) and the en-
gine is running, the impeller is turn-
ing and debris can be drawn from
the bottom and damage the propul-
sion system.
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TYPICAL
A. 90 cm (3 ft)
Boarding from Shallow Water
In shallow water, board the boat from
either the front or the rear using lad-
ders.
Ensure there is at least 90 cm (3 ft) of
water underneath the lowest rear por-
tion of the hull.
Take into account that the hull will be
lower in the water when all passen-
gers are aboard. Be certain to maintain
the specified depth so sand, pebbles
and rocks will not be drawn up in the
jet pump.
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