Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats - Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation And Maintenance Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary:
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a - Operating the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space
b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine operating
2. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:
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a - Operating the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high
b - Operating the boat with no forward hatches open (station wagon effect)
Passenger Safety Message ‑ 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 the boat. Falling
over the front of the boat between the two pontoons will position them to be run
over by the outboard.
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.
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