Axis Wake Research Om 2012 Owner's Manual page 13

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Insurance
The boat owner is legally responsible for damages or injuries he or she causes. Common
sense dictates that you carry adequate personal liability and property damage insurance
on your boat, just as you would on your automobile. You should also protect your
investment from physical damage or theft.
Restricted Areas
Before boating, check with Local, State and Federal authorities to identify restricted
areas. Because of the threat of terrorism, the U.S. Coast Guard has and will continue to
implement strict limits on watercraft near U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and other
potential targets.
Our Environment
As a boater, you already appreciate nature's beauty and the peace of the great outdoors. It
is a boater's responsibility to protect the natural environment by keeping waterways
clean. DO NOT put anything in the water you would not want to eat or drink!
Conserve Fishery Resources
There is a tremendous drain on our fishery resources. Over-fishing and pollution have
strained the fish population. Do your part by keeping only what you will eat by practicing
catch-and-release.
Foreign Species
If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, you may unknowingly introduce a foreign
aquatic species from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean the bottom of the boat, below
the water line, remove all weeds and algae, and drain the bilge and livewells before
launching the boat in a new body of water.
Fuel and Oil Spillage
The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways contaminates the environment and is
dangerous to wildlife. Never discharge or dispose fuel or oil into the water; it is
prohibited and you could be fined. There are two common, accidental types of discharge:
• Overfilling the fuel tank.
• Pumping contaminated bilge water.
Fumes from rags can collect in bilge and be extremely
hazardous. Never store rags used to wipe up fuel or solvent
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spills in the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.
Discharge and Disposal of Waste
Waste means all forms of garbage, plastics, recyclables, food, wood, detergents, sewerage
and even fish parts in certain waters - in short, nearly everything. We recommend you
bring back everything you take out with you for proper disposal ashore.
Excessive Noise
Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even yelling. Many bodies of water have
adopted noise limits. Music and loud conversation can carry a considerable distance on
water, especially at night.
Wake and Wash
Be alert for NO WAKE zones. You are responsible for any damage or injury caused by
your wake/wash. Prior to entering a NO WAKE zone, come off plane to the slowest
steerable speed.
Boating Safety