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Operation

Driving your boat
Getting to know your boat
Operating your boat requires skills acquired
through practice over a period of time. Take
the time to learn the basic techniques well
before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Boating with your new boat can be a very en-
joyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your-
self with the operation of the boat to achieve Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely. yard) to your PFD before operating.
Before operating this boat, read this own- You and all other passengers must always
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In- wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay the boat.
particular attention to the safety information Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
beginning on page 10. These materials feet on the deck when driving the boat.
should give you an understanding of the boat
and its operation. This boat is designed to Starting the engine
carry one operator and up to 9 passengers. WARNING
Maximum load: Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
Total weight of cargo, operator, and nore any of the following:
passengers:  Before operating your boat, become fa-
1021 kg (2250 lb) miliar with all controls. Consult a
Total weight of operator and passen- Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
gers: or function you do not fully understand.
844 kg (1860 lb) Failure to understand how the controls
work could cause an accident or pre-
vent you from avoiding an accident.
Learning to operate your boat
 Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
starting the engines, check the engine
ation checks listed on page 85. The short
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
time spent checking the boat will reward you
pors, and loose electrical connections,
with added safety and reliability.
and then operate the blowers for at least
Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state,
4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
and local laws when operating your boat.
operate the blowers if you can smell
Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
gasoline vapors in the engine compart-
is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
ment or if there are any loose electrical
the proper distance from other boats and ve-
connections. Contact a Yamaha Boat
hicles. Do not operate where people are
Dealer if there is a problem you cannot
swimming.
locate or correct.
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