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Safety information

Additional equipment Hazard information
recommendations  Never start the engines or let them run for
The following equipment can help make your any length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-
boating experience safer and more enjoy- haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a
able: colorless, odorless gas that may cause
 Mooring fenders and lines. loss of consciousness and death within a
 Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type short time. Always operate the boat in an
anchor and line that is at least 6 times the open area.
depth of the water where you will drop an- It is also important to have the engines off
chor are recommended). when anyone is using the ladder on models
 Manual-type bilge pump. equipped with one because of the carbon
 First-aid kit. monoxide in the exhaust gases coming
 Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries. from underneath the step.
 Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,  Do not place magnets or objects with a
wrenches (including metric sizes), and strong magnetic force near the throt-
electrical tape. tle/shift paddles. The electronic throttle
 Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat mechanism of the paddles can be adverse-
hook on the other end). ly affected, which could cause loss of con-
 Spare parts, such as fuses. trol. In addition, do not place objects
 Navigation charts for the waters where you susceptible to magnetic forces (i.e., credit
will be boating. cards, watches, etc.) close to the paddles.
 Tow-rope.

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