Boating Safety; Important Safety Information - Skier's Choice Supra Sunsport 20V Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information!

Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around
you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your
boat. Read and comprehend this manual. Make sure that
you understand all the controls and operating instructions
before attempting to operate the boat. Improper operation
is extremely dangerous.
The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the
manual. Additional precautions throughout the manual are
noted by the following symbols:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous circumstance,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious in-
jury.
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This is limited to the most extreme situations.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are
not exhaustive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not
specifically recommended by Skier's Choice, you must
satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that
the boat will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result
of your decision.
REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE WHEN
OPERATING, SERVICING OR REPAIRING THE BOAT!
In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe safety rec-
ommendations may result in severe personal injury or death
to you or to others. Use caution and common sense when
operating your boat. Don't take unnecessary chances!
Be certain that all boat passengers are aware of this infor-
mation and conform to boat safety principles.
© 2008 Skier's Choice, Inc. © 2008 Skier's Choice, Inc.
Safe Boating
Safe boating practices may seem obvious, but people
have thought up risky and dangerous activities in boats,
with boats, and behind boats. Just because you or your
passengers have seen a boating maneuver performed or
have seen a particular activity promoted, do not assume
there is no risk of injury or death. Before you or your pas-
sengers go out in the boat and engage in any water sport
activity, give careful consideration to the risks. Plan ahead.
Think twice before you try something new behind your boat
or with your boat. Know the limits of you, your passengers
and your equipment and do not exceed them.
In addition to careful review of this manual, you should be
aware as well that there are many sources of information
available. Skier's Choice urges you to pursue additional
training, such as safety and seamanship courses offered
by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power
Squadron.
Safe boating and safe actions may seem obvious, yet every
year US Coast Guard statistics give evidence that many
people disregard safe boating practices. Do not take safety
for granted. Think twice. We want all our boat owners and
their passengers, friends, and families to have a safe and
enjoyable experience on the water.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boating Safety Course
The purchaser of a new 2007 Supra boat is entitled to
a USCGA Boating Safety Course that Supra will pay for.
Please see the Certificate in your owner's packet or your
dealer for more details.
Section II

Boating Safety

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