Selecting Accessories For Your Mercury Jet Drive; Safe Boating Suggestions - Mercury 200 Sport-Jet Operation & Maintenance Manual

Using the emergency stopping capability of a jet drive unit will slow down the
boat in an emergency. However, sudden stopping may cause the occupants
of the boat to be thrown forward or out of the boat resulting in serious injury
or death. Use caution when performing the emergency stopping procedure,
and be sure to practice in a safe area.
Emergency stopping may cause the bow to submerge and take on a large
quantity of water, if too much power is applied in reverse. Practice emergency
stopping in a safe area, gradually increasing the throttle in reverse until the bow
is just above the waterline.

Selecting Accessories for Your Mercury Jet Drive

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically
designed and tested for your Mercury Jet Drive. These accessories are
available from Mercury Marine dealers.
IMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuse
of approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damage
the product.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not
designed to be safely used with your Mercury Jet Drive. Acquire and read the
installation, operation, and maintenance manuals for all your selected
accessories.

Safe Boating Suggestions

In order to safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and other
governmental boating regulations and restrictions, and consider the following
suggestions.
Use flotation devices. Have an approved personal flotation device of suitable
size for each person aboard, and have it readily accessible. It is the law.
Do not overload your boat. Most boats are rated and certified for maximum
load (weight) capacities. Refer to your boat capacity plate. If in doubt, contact
your dealer or the boat's manufacturer.
Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular
schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat
operators should complete a boating safety course. Courses are offered in the
U.S.A. by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Power Squadron, the Red Cross,
and your state or provincial boating law enforcement agency. Inquiries may be
made to the Boating Safety Resource Center (www.uscgboating.org/) or the
Boat U.S. Foundation (www.boatus.org/courses/).
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