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Safety information

Limitations on who may
The safe use and operation of this boat is operate the boat
dependent upon the use of proper operat-  Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
ing techniques, as well as upon the com- age of 16 years old.
mon sense, good judgment, and expertise Adults must supervise use by minors.
of the operator. Every operator should Know the operator age and training re-
know the following requirements before quirements for your state. A boating safety
operating the boat. course is recommended and may be re-
 Before operating the boat, read the own- quired in your state. You can find local rules
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In- by contacting the United States Coast
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Guard (USCG), the National Association of
These materials should give you an under- State Boating Law Administrators, or your
standing of the boat and its operation. local Power Squadron.
 Never allow anyone to operate this boat  This boat is designed to carry the operator,
until they too have read this owner’s/oper- up to 11 passengers, and cargo. Never ex-
ator’s manual, the Operation Instruction ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
card, and all labels. than 12 persons (or 11 persons if a wake-
boarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
ride in the boat at any time. Weight distri-
bution affects performance. Keep weight in
the boat low and evenly distributed from
side-to-side and bow-to-stern. Remove
any unnecessary cargo and store it on
shore.

Maximum load (252XE / 255XE):
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
passengers:
1066 kg (2350 lb)
Total weight of operator and passen-
gers:
998 kg (2200 lb)
Maximum load (except for 252XE /
255XE):
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
passengers:
1180 kg (2600 lb)
Total weight of operator and passen-
gers:
998 kg (2200 lb)

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