Safety Equipment - BOMBARDIER SeaDoo Speedster 200 Operator's Manual

Operators and Passengers...
– Never operate a boat while under
the influence of drugs or alcohol. It
is a Federal offense. Allow only qual-
ified drivers to operate your boat.
Remember that sun, wind, alcohol,
drugs, fatigue or illness may impair
your judgement and reaction time.
– At least one passenger should be
able to operate the boat in case the
operator is unexpectedly unable to
do so.
– Operation of this craft by a person
under 16 years of age or a person
with a disability that impairs vision,
reaction time, judgment, or opera-
tion of the controls is NOT recom-
mended.
– Always use the lanyard stop switch
when operating the boat and en-
sure that all passengers are familiar
with its use.
– Ensure that any operator and all pas-
sengers know how to swim and
how to re-board the sport boat from
the water. If a passenger does not
know how to swim, ensure that
passenger wears a PFD at all times
and take extra precautions when
boating.
Regarding Fuel and Fueling...
– Remember that fuel and gasoline
fumes are flammable and explosive
under certain conditions. Be very
careful when fueling and adhere to
the fueling procedures contained in
this Operator's Guide and those giv-
en to you by the marina. Always
stop the engine before fueling and
never allow anyone to remain in the
craft while fueling. Each time you fill
up, assure that the engine compart-
ment is free of gasoline vapors, and
inspect fuel lines for leaks and hose
deterioration.
– Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in the vicinity.
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– Know the capacity of the fuel tank.

Safety Equipment

An operator and the craft's passen-
ger(s) should have ready access to
shatterproof glasses should riding con-
ditions or personal preference warrant.
Wind, water spray and speed may
cause a person's eyes to water and
create blurred vision.
As the owner of the boat, you are re-
sponsible for assuring that all required
safety equipment is aboard. You should
also consider supplying additional
equipment as needed for your safety
and that of your passengers. Check
state and local regulations and call the
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hot-
line at 1 800 368-5647 for information
about required safety equipment.
Required Safety Equipment
Most of the safety equipment required
by federal regulations is provided as
standard equipment. Personal flota-
tion devices must be fitted to the peo-
ple wearing them. If local regulations
require additional equipment, it must
be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG). Minimum requirements in-
clude the following:
– personal flotation devices
– fire extinguisher
– visual distress signal
– navigation lights
– bell or whistle.
A cellular telephone in a waterproof
bag or container has also been found
to be beneficial to boaters when in dis-
tress or just for contacting someone
on shore.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Avoid fueling at night except under
well-lit conditions. Gas spills are not
noticeable in the dark. Do not carry
spare fuel or flammable liquids in
any of the storage or engine com-
partments.