B.-.3.Safe.boating.practices; Drugs.and.alcohol; Safe.operation; Passenger.safety - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
NOTICE
YOU are responsible for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers, and the safety of
fellow boaters.
A. Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol consumption and boating do not
mix! Operating under the influence endan-
gers the lives of your passengers and
other boaters. Federal laws prohibit
operating a boat under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Do.not.use.drugs.or.drink.alcohol.while.operating.a.
boat..Like.driving.a.car,.driving.a.boat.requires.sober,.
attentive.care..Operating.a.boat.while.intoxicated.or.
under the influence of drugs is not only dangerous, .
but it is also a Federal offense carrying a significant
penalty..These.laws.are.vigorously.enforced..The.
use.of.drugs.and.alcohol,.singly.or.in.combination,.
decreases.reaction.time,.impedes.judgement,.impairs.
vision,.and.inhibits.your.ability.to.operate.a.boat.
B. Safe Operation
Safe.operation.means.that.you.do.not.misuse.your.
boat.nor.do.you.allow.your.passengers.to.do.so..Safe.
operation.means.using.good.judgement.at.all.times...
It.includes,.without.limitation,.the.following.actions:
•. Observe.all.safety.signs.and.warnings.both.
inside.the.boat.and.in.the.immediate.boating.
area.
•. Become.familiar.with,.and.adhere.to,..
the."Rules.of.the.Road".
•. Maintain.boat.speed.at.or.below.the.legal.
limits..Avoid.excessive.speed.or.speeds..
not.appropriate.for.operating.conditions.
•. Be.sure.at.least.one.other.passenger.is.famil-
iar.with.the.operation.and.the.safety.aspects.
of.the.boat.in.case.of.an.emergency,.and.
knows.how.to.use.and.locate.all.safety..
equipment.
Boating Safety - Section B
•. Load.the.boat.within.the.limits.listed.on.the..
capacity.plate..Balance.loads.bow.and.stern.
and.port.to.starboard..Passengers.are.to.sit.
only.on.seats,.not.seat.backs,.gunwales,..
engine.cover,.or.any.other.unsafe.locations.
•. Do.not.use.the.boat.in.bad.weather.or.sea.
conditions.beyond.the.skill.or.experience.of.
the.operator.or.the.comfortable.capability..
of.the.boat.or.passengers.
•.. Make.sure.the.passengers.and.gear.do.not..
obstruct.the.operator's.view.or.impede.his.
ability.to.move.
•. Do.not.exceed.the.maximum.engine.power.
rating stated on the certification plate located
inside.the.boat.
C. Passenger Safety
Before.getting.underway,.show.all.passengers.where.
emergency.and.safety.equipment.is.stowed,.and.
explain.how.to.use.it..Everyone.aboard.should.wear.
rubber-soled.shoes.which.resist.slipping.on.wet.
surfaces..While.underway,.passengers.should.remain.
seated.inside.the.deck.rails.and.gates..Do.not.allow.
passengers.to.drag.their.feet.or.hands.in.the.water..
Always.use.handholds.and.other.safety.hardware.to.
prevent.falls..All.nonswimmers,.poor.swimmers.and.
small.children.should.wear.PFDs.at.all.times.
D. Propeller
PERSONAL INJURY
Do not allow anyone near a propeller, even
when the engine is off. Propeller blades can
be sharp and continue to turn even after the
engine is shut off. Do not allow anyone near
the propeller when the throttle is in neutral
position. Accidently engaging the shift can
result in a serious injury or death. (See actual
ladder warning labels and helm boarding
ladder warning label below).
Never approach or use ladder when motor is
running. Severe injury or death will result from
contact with rotating propeller.
Ladder Warning Label
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