Skiing - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

• Turn off engines when taking swimmers or
skiers aboard or when they are entering the
water. Never permit use of the transom or swim
platform while engines are running.
• Slow down and look for swimmers or skiers
when cruising in an area where there might be
persons in the water.
B. S
! WARNING
Skiers must wear an approved PFD.
It is advised that you become familiar with water
skiing safety and hand signals as you will most
likely, on occasion, find yourself in the vicinity of or
engaging in water skiing activity.
• Anyone who water skis must know how to swim.
• Never drive the boat directly behind a water
skier. At 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5
seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was 60
meters (200 feet) in front.
• Keep a downed skier in sight and on the
operator's side of the boat when approaching
the skier. Never back up to anyone in the water.
• Learn the signals to communicate with a skier.
The skier is to control the boat through hand
signals (Fig. 1.10.1).
Turn – Arm raised, circle with index finger
extended.
Skier in Water – Extend one ski vertically out
of water.
Back to Dock – Pat top of head.
Cut Motor – Draw finger across throat.
Slow Down – Thumb pointed down or palm
down, move hand up and down.
Faster – Thumb pointed up or palm up, move
hand up and down.
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OK AFTER FALL
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KIING IGNALS
. 1.10.1)
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TURN TURN RIGHT
OR
GO FASTER
SKIER IN WATER
OK – Raise arm and form a circle with thumb
and index finger.
Stop – Raise arm with palm vertical and
facing forward.
Turn Right – Extend arm out from body to
the right.
Turn Left – Extend arm out from body to
the left.
OK After a Fall – Clasp hands together
overhead.
If the skier suddenly releases the tow rope, it
can backlash into cockpit. Spotters who are
watching the skier must be aware of this fact
and be prepared to deflect the rope by hand to
avoid injury.
Recognize and respect diving flags (Fig.
1.11.1). Keep at least 30 meters (100 feet)
away.
Sport Divers Flag – Red flag with diagonal
white stripe marks a diver in the water.
Code Alpha Flag – Blue and white pennant
designates boat being used in dive operations.
260 Sundancer
TURN LEFT STOP
OR
GO SLOWER
CUT MOTOR BACK TO DOCK
(275 Sundancer )
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