Protecting People In The Water; Wave And Wake Jumping - Mercury DINGHY 200 Manual

Protecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick
action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even at slow speed.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an
area where there might be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift is in neutral
position, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the
propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.
WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY
A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat
can cause serious injury or death to swimmers. Stop the engine immediately
whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.
Shift the outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to
swim or be in the water near your boat.

Wave and Wake Jumping

Operating recreational boats over waves and wakes 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
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