Cruising Limitations - Yamaha VX/VX Sport Owner's Manual

teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.
Safety information
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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 away from people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
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other boats.
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
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shallow water.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
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member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
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to steer away from objects—you need throt-
tle to steer. Always check throttle and steer-
ing controls before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive
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maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of con-
trol, ejection, and collision.
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 (pa-
ralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an-
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