Waterskiing - Century 30 express Owner's Manual

CENTURY BOATS
The operator of the boat is responsible by law to "maintain
a proper lookout by sight (and hearing)." He must insist
that he has an unobstructed view particularly to the front.
No passengers, load or fishing seats should block his view
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Waterskiing

Skiers must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD suitable for water sports.
Keep well away from all other objects.
Have an observer in the boat watch the skier at all times.
Do not ski in shallow water.
Always keep a downed skier in sight and check for the skier's OK signal immediately.
Turn off motor before getting close to downed skier.
Do not ski at night or in crowded waters.
Never back up to the skier or anyone in the water.
To connect the water ski tow rope, use a bridle (available at your dealer) which connects to both rear tie-down eyes
on the transom and connect to the ski eye if your boat is equipped with one. The bridle should be long enough to
not hinder engine tilt ability, but not so long that it could get caught in the propeller.
The boat should start at slow speed until the tow rope is taut. Check that the way ahead is clear and apply enough
power to raise the skier. When the skier is up and signals the OK, adjust speed according to the skier's hand signals.
A boat operator should never drive his boat directly behind a water skier. At 25 mph, the boat will overtake a fallen
skier who was 200 feet in front in five seconds.
When a skier falls, watch for the OK signal. Circle around to get the tow line to the skier for getting up again or
boarding the boat. Approach the skier with the right side of the boat and help the skier board from the stern. Pull
in the tow line and retrieve the skis.
For more information on waterskiing contact: American Water Ski Association, P.O. Box 191, Winter Haven, FL
33880, (813) 324-4341.
OWNER'S MANUAL – GENERAL INFORMATION
when operating the boat above idle speed.
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MODEL YEAR 2017