Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard; Safe Boating Recommendations - Mercury Racing 500R Operation And Maintenance Manual

2. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:
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a - Operating the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high
b - Operating the boat with no forward hatches open (station wagon effect)

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically
designed and tested for your outboard. These accessories are available from
Mercury Marine dealers.
IMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuse
of approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damage
the product.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not
designed to be safely used with your power package and may void warranty.
Acquire and read the installation and operation manuals for each selected
accessory.

Safe Boating Recommendations

To safely enjoy the waterways, boat operators must be familiarized with local
and all other governmental boating regulations and restrictions and consider
the following suggestions.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways.
• Mercury Marine recommends that all powerboat operators complete a
boating safety course. In the U.S., the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the
Power Squadron, the Red Cross, and the state or provincial boating law
enforcement agency provide courses. For more information in the U.S.,
call the Boat U.S. Foundation at 1‑800‑336‑BOAT (2628).
Perform safety checks and required maintenance.
• Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.
Check safety equipment onboard.
• Here are some suggestions of the types of safety equipment to carry
when boating:
Approved fire extinguishers
Signal devices: flashlight, rockets or flares, flag, and whistle or horn
Tools necessary for minor repairs
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