Diving - Sea Ray 250 Select EX Owner's Manual

• Never drive the boat directly behind a water
skier. At 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5
seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was 60
meters (200 feet) in front.
• Keep a downed skier in sight and on the
operator's side of the boat when approaching
the skier. Never back up to anyone in the
water.
• Learn the signals to communicate with a skier.
The skier is to control the boat through hand
signals (Fig. 1.10.1).
Turn – Arm raised, circle with index finger
extended.
Skier in Water – Extend one ski vertically out
of water.
Back to Dock – Pat top of head.
Cut Motor – Draw fi nger across throat.
Slow Down – Thumb pointed down or palm
down, move hand up and down.
Faster – Thumb pointed up or palm up, move
hand up and down.
OK – Raise arm and form a circle with thumb
and index fi nger.
Stop – Raise arm with palm vertical and facing
forward.
Turn Right – Extend arm out from body to the
right.
S S
KIING IGNALS
(F . 1.10.1)
IG
TURN TURN RIGHT
OR
GO FASTER
OK AFTER FALL SKIER IN WATER
1.10
S
ECTION
TURN LEFT STOP
OR
GO SLOWER
CUT MOTOR BACK TO DOCK
1 • S
AFETY
Turn Left – Extend arm out from body to the
left.
OK After a Fall – Clasp hands together
overhead.
• If the skier suddenly releases the tow rope, it
can backlash into cockpit. Spotters who are
watching the skier must be aware of this fact
and be prepared to defl ect the rope by hand to
avoid injury.
C. D
IVING
• Recognize and respect diving fl ags (Fig. 1.10.2).
Keep at least 30 meters (100 feet) away.
Sport Diver's Flag – Red fl ag with di ag o nal
white stripe marks a diver in the water.
C o d e A l p h a F l a g – B l u e a n d w h i t e
pennant designates boat being used in dive
operations.
D F
IVERS LAGS
(F . 1.10.2)
IG
SPORT DIVER'S
FLAG
I G
N ENERAL
When engaged in water sports, be safe and
courteous to others sharing the water:
• Be considerate to fi shermen.
• Do not water ski in congested areas.
• Keep the boat and skier away from navigation
markers.
• Stay well clear of other boats and skiers.
WHITE
RED
BLUE
WHITE
CODE ALPHA
FLAG
250 Select EX