High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation; Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats; Boats Having An Open Front Deck; Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing Seats - MerCruiser Sterndrive 4.3 MPI User Manual

High‑Speed And High‑Performance Boat Operation
If your boat is considered a high‑speed or high‑performance boat with which you are
unfamiliar, we recommend that you never operate it at its high speed capability without first
requesting an initial orientation and demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator
experienced with your boat. For additional information, refer to Hi-Performance Boat
Operation booklet (90‑849250‑R2) from your dealer, distributor or Mercury Marine.

Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats

Whenever the boat is in motion, observe the location of all passengers. Do not allow any
passengers to stand or use seats other than those designated for traveling faster than idle
speed. A sudden reduction in boat speed, such as plunging into a large wave or wake, a
sudden throttle reduction, or a sharp change of boat direction, could throw them over the
front of boat. Falling over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them
to be run over.

Boats Having An Open Front Deck

No one should ever be on the deck in front of the fence while the boat is in motion. Keep
all passengers behind the front fence or enclosure.
Persons on the front deck could easily be thrown overboard or persons dangling their feet
over the front edge could get their legs caught by a wave and pulled into the water.
Avoid serious injury or death from falling over the front end of a pontoon or deck boat
and being run over. Stay back from the front end of the deck 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.
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