Safe Boating Rules - Yamaha 2017 WaveRunner EX Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Safety information

er's or water-skier's ability, as well as water

and weather conditions.

When preparing to pull a wakeboarder or

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water-skier, operate the watercraft at the

slowest possible speed until the watercraft

is well away from the person being pulled

and slack in the ski rope is taken up. Make

sure that the rope is not looped around

anything.

After checking that the wakeboarder or wa-

ter-skier is ready and that there is no traffic

or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to

raise the person.

Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is

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capable of very sharp turns, which could

exceed the abilities of the wakeboarder or

water-skier. Keep the person being towed

at least 50 m (164 ft), about twice the dis-

tance of a standard ski rope, away from

any potential hazard.

The operators of boats and other water-

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craft may not be aware that you are pulling

a wakeboarder or water-skier. Together

with the spotter, pay attention to others

around you and cruise at safe speeds.

Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle

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snapping back at the watercraft when the

wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is un-

able to get up.

Towing heavy or bulky objects other than

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wakeboarders or water-skiers, such as an-

other boat or watercraft, can cause loss of

steering control and create a hazardous

condition. If you must tow another boat in

an emergency situation, operate slowly

and cautiously.

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