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Operation

AR190 / SX190

93 m (305 ft)

(3) Return the ladder to the stowed position,
and then sit in one of the seats provided.
Boarding from the water
WARNING Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
(1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
To avoid severe injury or death, do not
son should board at a time by stepping
board from the rear, use swim platform, or
into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
swim behind boat if engine is running.
ping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the
 Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
(2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzle.
both feet on the deck.
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
Docking
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
may cause brain damage or death when
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
a stop before you reach the dock.
ziness, and drowsiness.
(2) Notice how wind and water currents are
(1) Be sure the engine is off, and then move affecting boat movement as you attach
to the stern of the boat. your mooring lines and fenders.
(2) Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the (3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
swim platform. (See page 87 for informa- verse as necessary during slow-speed
tion on ladder.) maneuvering to help control speed and
direction. Position the boat according to
wind and water conditions. WARNING!
Do not use your hand, arm, or other
parts of your body to try to keep the
boat from hitting the dock. You could
be injured if the boat pushes against
the dock.

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