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Operation

252 FSH SPORT (2) Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the
swim platform. (See page 80 for informa-
tion on ladder.)
131 m (428 ft)

255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H

151 m (494 ft) (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
Boarding from the water both feet on the deck.
WARNING
Docking
To avoid severe injury or death, do not
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
board from the rear, use swim platform, or
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
swim behind boat if the engines are run-
a stop before you reach the dock.
ning.
(2) Notice how wind and water currents are
 Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
affecting boat movement as you attach
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
your mooring lines and fenders.
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
(3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath
verse as necessary during slow-speed
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
maneuvering to help control speed and
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
direction. Position the boat according to
may cause brain damage or death when
wind and water conditions. WARNING!
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
Do not use your hand, arm, or other
ziness, and drowsiness.
parts of your body to try to keep the
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then boat from hitting the dock. You could
move to the stern of the boat.
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