Protecting People In The Water; High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

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While You Are Cruising
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his/her
direction even at slow speed.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people
in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the drive unit is in neutral position, there is sufficient force by the water
on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.
While Boat Is Stationary
Shift the drive unit into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water near
your boat.
Stop your engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat. Serious injury to the
person in the water is likely if contacted by a rotating propeller, a moving boat, a moving gear case,
or any solid device rigidly attached to a moving boat or gear case.
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High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation

If your boat is considered a high-speed or high-performance boat with which you are unfamiliar, we recommend
that you never operate it at its high speed capability without first requesting an initial orientation and
familiarization demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator experienced with your boat. For additional
information, obtain a copy of our Hi-Performance Boat Operation booklet (Part Number 90-849250--1) from your
dealer, distributor or Mercury Marine.

Protecting People In The Water

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