Safety Information; Limitations On Who May Operate The Boat - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator'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 oper-
ator. Every operator should know
the following requirements before
operating the boat.
l 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.
l 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 mate-
rials.
LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY
OPERATE THE BOAT
l Yamaha recommends a minimum
operator age of 16 years old.
l Adults must supervise use by
minors.
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NFORMATION
l Know the operator age and training
requirements for your state. A boat-
ing safety course is recommended
and may be required in your state.
You can find local rules by contact-
ing the United States Coast Guard
(USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators,
or your local Power Squadron.
l 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 distribution
affects performance. Keep weight in
the boat low and evenly distributed
from side-to-side and front-to-back.
Remove any unnecessary cargo
and store it on shore.
Maximum Load: 1800 lb. (816 kg)
Load is the total weight of cargo,
operator and passengers.
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