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Operation

1900 cc engine models
252XE

138 m (453 ft)

(3) Return the stern ladder to the stowed po-
sition, and then sit in one of the seats
provided.
Boarding from the water
WARNING Boarding from the bow
A bow ladder is available when boarding from
To avoid severe injury or death, do not
the bow of the boat is desired, when the boat
board from the rear, use swim platform, or
is beached. (See page 93 for bow ladder us-
swim behind boat if the engines are run-
ing procedures.)
ning.
 Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
(1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
son should board at a time by stepping
 Exhaust gases coming from underneath
into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
ping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
may cause brain damage or death when
(2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
both feet on the deck.
ziness, and drowsiness.
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then Docking
move to the stern of the boat. (1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
(2) Pull out the stern ladder and climb up swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
onto the swim platform. (See page 94 for a stop before you reach the dock.
information on the stern ladder.) (2) Notice how wind and water currents are
affecting boat movement as you attach
your mooring lines and fenders.

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