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Boating is challenging and inherently dangerous. Follow safe boating practices. Be physically fit enough to meet the challenges,
prepared for any weather conditions that might be anticipated, and follow the safety basics. Protect all personal items in a
waterproof bag. Secure all accessories to the boat.
Motor Safety and Reboarding
DANGER
Warning:
Spinning propellers and carbon monoxide produced by gas engines can cause serious injury or death.
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Do not approach a running motor from the water.
If you or your passenger falls overboard, do not attempt to reboard in the motor mount area.
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Turn engine off at a safe distance when approaching a swimmer in the water.
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Install propeller guard on gas motors
Warning Labels:
WARNING
PROPELLER STRIKE HAZARD
ROTATING PROPELLER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN NEAR
PERSONS IN THE WATER.
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If the motor is equipped with an engine safety cutoff (kill) switch, the driver must attach the cable to themselves, either around
the thigh or wrist, or to clothing (preferably a life jacket). In addition:
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Test regularly to ensure that the engine stops when the kill cord is pulled from the switch.
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Make sure that the kill cord is in good condition.
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Always attach the kill cord securely to the driver, ideally before the engine is started, but certainly before the boat is put in
gear.
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Stop the engine before transferring the kill cord to another driver.
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Wireless kill switches are available and each passenger can wear one.
Solo Reboarding
To get back in the boat from the water, hold one of the safety handles with one hand. Stay low in the water and with a big scissor
kick pull on the handle, grab one of the seats and throw one leg over the side. Roll into the boat.
No Bow Riding
Warning: Propeller strike hazard. Passengers shall not sit or lay on front edge of floor. Falling overboard while sitting on bow
(front) of boat while the boat is moving could result in serious injury or death. Sit in a seat while underway. Do not sit on gunwales
(sides) to avoid falling overboard.
afety Training
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Completion of an approved boating safety course is recommended for all operators of powered boats, and is required for junior
operators in many jurisdictions.
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas can
cause brain damage or death.
Engine exhaust contains odorless
and colorless Carbon Monoxide gas.
Carbon Monoxide gas will be around
the back of the boat when engine
is running.
Move to fresh air, if you feel nausea,
headache, dizziness or drowsiness.
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DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
PROPELLER STRIKE HAZARD
ROTATING PROPELLER MAY CAUSE
ROT
ATING PROPELLER CAN CA
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN NEAR
DO NOT SWIM OR BOARD BOAT
NEAR RUNNING MOTOR.
PERSONS IN THE WATER
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas can
Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas can
cause brain damage or death.
cause brain damage or death.
Engine exhaust contains odorless
Engine exhaust contains odorless
and colorless Carbon Monoxide gas.
and colorless Carbon Monoxide gas.
Carbon Monoxide gas will be around
Carbon Monoxide gas will be around
the back of the boat when engine
the back of the boat when motor
is running.
is running.
Move to fresh air, if you feel nausea,
Stay away from back of boat when
headache, dizziness or drowsiness.
motor is running.
USE
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