Cruising Limitations - Yamaha AR195 2019 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety information

Cruising limitations

Scan constantly for people, objects, and
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other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
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keep a safe distance from people, objects,
and other watercraft.
 Do not follow directly behind other water-
craft.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
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them with water.
Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
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make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
derstand where you are going.
 Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-

member, boats do not have brakes.
Do not pull the remote control lever back to
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idle when trying to steer away from ob-
jects—you need throttle to steer. Always
check throttle, shift, and steering controls
for proper operation before starting boat.
Operate within your limits and avoid ag-
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gressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of
loss of control, ejection, and collision.
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This is a high-performance boat—not a toy.
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Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves
can increase the risk of back/spinal injury
(paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs,
ankles, and other bones. Do not jump
wakes or waves.
 Do not operate the boat in rough water,
bad weather, or when visibility is poor; this
may lead to an accident causing injury or
death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse
weather. Take note of weather forecasts
and the prevailing weather conditions be-
fore setting out in your boat.
 Never operate in water that is less than
90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
boat, otherwise you increase your chance
of hitting a submerged object, which could
result in injury.
90 cm (3 ft)
Leave a "float plan" with a responsible per-
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son on shore. Tell where you plan to go and
when you plan to arrive, and provide a de-
scription of your boat. Advise this person if
your plans change and also when you ar-
rive to prevent false alarms. A sample float
plan is included on page 137.
Follow navigation rules and state and local

laws that apply to your boat.