Section 1: Safety; General Precautions - Nauticstar Offshore Series Owner's Manual

OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL

SECTION 1: SAFETY

The precautions listed in this Owner's Manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool, or part is not
specifically recommended by NauticStar, using it may place you and others in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may render
your warranty void. Remember: Always use common sense when operating, servicing, or repairing the boat! Observing the
safety recommendations found in this Owner's Manual is critical to keeping your boating experience as safe as possible
during routine operation. Your failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death to you and/or others. Use
caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do not ever take unnecessary chances.
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the safety information within this Owner's Manual and that they use
it to conform to boat safety principles. Boating safety starts with a thorough understanding of boat operations. In addition to
careful review of this Owner's Manual, you should also be aware that many sources of helpful information are available.
NauticStar urges you to pursue additional training prior to the independent operation of your boat. Training at any time from
a recognized boating and/or safety organization is beneficial.
The following is a listing of a few agencies and organizations that offer safety training and/or information.
BOAT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
880 South Pickett Street Alexandria VA 22304 (703) 461-2878 www.boatus.com
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
9500 Technology Drive Suite 104 Manassas, VA 20110 (730) 361-4294 www.safeboatingcouncil.org
OFFSHORE SERIES
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: When used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
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