Limitations On Who May Operate The Boat - Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual

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afety
SAFETY
iNFORmATiON
The safe use and operation of this
boat is dependent upon the use of
proper operating techniques, as
well as upon the common sense,
good judgment, and expertise of the
operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements
before operating the boat.
• Before operating the boat, read
the Owner's / Operator's Manual,
the Operation Instruction Card,
and all warning and caution labels
on the boat. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with
your boat. These materials should
give you an understanding of the
boat and its operation.
• Never allow anyone to operate this
boat until they too have read the
Owner's / Operator's Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and
all warning and caution labels,
and if possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these
materials.
LimiTATiONS ON WHO mAY
OpERATE THE BOAT
• Yamaha recommends a minimum
operator age of 16 years old.
• Adults must supervise use by
minors.
nformatIon
• Know the operator age and train-
ing requirements for your state. A
boating safety course is recom-
mended and may be required in
your state. You can find local rules
by contacting the United States
Coast Guard (USCG), the National
Association of State Boating Law
Administrators, or your local Power
Squadron.
• This boat is designed to carry the
operator, up to 9 passengers, and
cargo. Never exceed the maximum
load limit or allow more than 10
persons (or 9 persons if a water
skier is being pulled) to ride in the
boat at one time. Weight distribu-
tion affects performance. Keep
weight in the boat low and evenly
distributed from side-to-side and
front-to-back. Remove any unnec-
essary cargo and store it on shore.
maximum Load: 1800 lb. (816 kg)
is the maximum total weight of
persons on board.
2200 lb. (998 kg) is the maximum
total weight of persons and cargo.
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