Accident Reporting; Enjoy Your Jet Boat Responsibly - Yamaha LS2000 Owner's Manual

ACCIDENT
REPORTING
Boat operators are required by law to
file a Boating Accident Report with their
state boating law enforcement agency
if their boat has been involved in any of
the following boating accidents:
1. There is loss of life or probable loss
of life.
2. There is personal injury which
requires medical attention beyond
first aid.
3. There is damage to boats or other
property which exceeds $500.00.
4. There is complete loss of a boat.
Contact local law enforcement person-
nel if a report is necessary.
S
AFETY
ENJOY YOUR JET
BOAT RESPONSIBLY
You share the areas you enjoy when
operating your Jet Boat with others and
with nature. So your enjoyment
includes a responsibility to treat other
people, and the lands, waters, and
wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you operate
your Jet Boat, think of yourself as the
guest of those around you. Remember,
for example, that the sound of your Jet
Boat may be music to you, but it could
be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves
others won't enjoy. Avoid boating close
to shoreline homes and waterfowl nest-
ing areas or other wildlife areas, and
keep a respectful distance from fisher-
man, other boats, swimmers, and pop-
ulated beaches. When travel in areas
like these is unavoidable, drive slowly
and obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harm-
ful to the environment. Do not refuel or
add oil where a spill could cause dam-
age to nature. And keep your sur-
roundings pleasant for the people and
wildlife that share the waterways: don't
litter!
When you use your Jet Boat responsi-
bly, with respect and courtesy for oth-
ers, you help ensure that our water-
ways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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