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Operation

Driving your boat time spent checking the boat will reward you
Getting to know your boat with added safety and reliability.
Operating your boat requires skills acquired Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state,
through practice over a period of time. Take and local laws when operating your boat.
the time to learn the basic techniques well Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
before attempting more difficult maneuvers. is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
Boating with your new boat can be a very en- the proper distance from other boats and ve-
joyable activity, providing you with hours of hicles. Do not operate where people are
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your- swimming.
self with the operation of the boat to achieve
the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.
Before operating this boat, read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In-
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay
particular attention to the safety information
beginning on page 16. These materials
should give you an understanding of the boat
and its operation. This boat is designed to
carry one operator and up to 9 passengers. Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) to your PFD before operating.
Maximum load (212XE / 212XD): You and all other passengers must always
Total weight of cargo, operator, and wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
passengers: the boat.
953 kg (2100 lb): ballast is empty Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
495 kg (1092 lb): ballast is full feet on the deck when driving the boat.
Total weight of operator and passen-
gers: Starting the engines
843 kg (1860 lb): ballast is empty
WARNING
386 kg (852 lb): ballast is full
Maximum load Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
(except for 212XE / 212XD): nore any of the following:
Total weight of cargo, operator, and  Before operating your boat, become fa-
passengers: miliar with all controls. Consult a
998 kg (2200 lb) Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
Total weight of operator and passen- or function you do not fully understand.
gers: Failure to understand how the controls
843 kg (1860 lb) work could cause an accident or pre-
vent you from avoiding an accident.
 Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
Learning to operate your boat
starting the engines, check the engine
Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
ation checks listed on page 160. The short
pors, and loose electrical connections,
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