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Operation

Boarding from the water Docking
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
WARNING
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
To avoid severe injury or death, do not a stop before you reach the dock.
board from the rear, use swim platform, or (2) Notice how wind and water currents are
swim behind boat if engines are running. affecting boat movement as you attach
 Severe internal injuries can occur if wa- your mooring lines and fenders.
ter is forced into body cavities as a re- (3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles. verse as necessary during slow-speed
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath maneuvering to help control speed and
the swim platform contain carbon mon- direction. Position the boat according to
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which wind and water conditions. WARNING!
may cause brain damage or death when Do not use your hand, arm, or other
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz- parts of your body to try to keep the
ziness, and drowsiness. boat from hitting the dock. You could
be injured if the boat pushes against
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then
the dock.
move to the stern of the boat.
(2) Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the
Wind or current pushing boat away from
swim platform. (See page 70 for informa-
dock:
tion on ladder.)
Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-
gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then
use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently
move the stern to the dock.

Wind or current

(3) Return the ladder to the stowed position,
and then sit in one of the seats provided.

Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
(1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
son should board at a time by stepping
into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
ping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the
boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
(2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
both feet on the deck.

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