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Safety information

 This is a high-performance boat—not a toy. Operational requirements
Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves  The operator and all passengers must wear
can increase the risk of back/spinal injury a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved per-
(paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, sonal flotation device (PFD).
ankles, and other bones. Do not jump
wakes or waves. 1
 Do not operate the boat in rough water,
bad weather, or when visibility is poor; this
may lead to an accident causing injury or
death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse
weather. Take note of weather forecasts
and the prevailing weather conditions be-
fore setting out in your boat.
 Never operate in water that is less than
90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
1 PFD
boat, otherwise you increase your chance
of hitting a submerged object, which could  Eye protection is recommended to keep
result in injury. wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-
straining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water.
 Never operate the boat after consuming al-
90 cm (3 ft)
cohol or taking drugs.
 For reasons of safety and proper care of
the boat, always perform the pre-operation
checks listed on page 160 before operating
the boat.
 Leave a “float plan” with a responsible per-  Passengers must always sit in a designat-
son on shore. Tell where you plan to go and ed seating area, place feet on the deck,
when you plan to arrive, and provide a de- and hold on to the handgrips, handrails, or
scription of your boat. Advise this person if straps when the boat is in motion.
your plans change and also when you ar-  Always consult your doctor on whether it is
rive to prevent false alarms. A sample float safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
plan is included on page 230. pregnant or in poor health.
 Follow navigation rules and state and local  Do not attempt to modify this boat.
laws that apply to your boat. Modifications to your boat may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the boat
unsafe or illegal to use.

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