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SAFETY INFORMATION 1

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WATERSKIING

You can use the Jet Boat to tow a

waterskier, using the tow eye provided.

Do not attach the tow rope to any other

location on the boat.

It is the boat operator’s responsibility to

be alert to the safety of the waterskier

and others. Know and follow all state

and local waterskiing regulations in

effect for the waters in which you will be

operating. The following are some

important considerations for minimizing

risks while waterskiing:

● Wear an approved PFD, preferably

a brightly colored one so boat oper-

ators can see you.

➀ PFD

➁ Gloves

➂ Wetsuit

● Wear a wetsuit when waterskiing to

protect against injury to body orifices

(rectum and vagina) from impact with

the water surface if you fall or strong

streams of water from the boat’s jet

nozzles while in the water behind

the boat. A wetsuit can also help

protect against hypothermia (low

body temperature) and abrasions.

● A second person should be on

board as an observer to watch the

skier; in most states it is required by

law. Let the skier direct the opera-

tor’s control of boat speed and

direction with hand signals. The

observer should sit securely in the

seat, hold onto the handles or

straps provided, and place feet firm-

ly on the floor for proper balance

while facing to the rear to watch the

skier’s hand signals and condition.

The center, port-side seat swivels

for a backward-facing observer. Be

sure the seat is locked in place

(pg. 2-13) before getting underway.

● When preparing to pull a skier,

operate the Jet Boat at the slowest

possible speed until the boat is well

away from the skier and slack in the

tow rope is taken up. Be careful that

the rope is not looped around any-

thing. After checking that the skier is

ready and there is no traffic or

obstacles, apply enough throttle to

raise the skier.

● Make smooth, wide turns. The Jet

Boat is capable of very sharp turns

which could exceed the abilities of

the skier. Keep the skier at least

150 feet (49m), about twice the dis-

tance of a standard tow-rope from

any potential hazard.

● Be alert to the hazard from the han-

dle snapping back into the boat

when the skier falls or is unable to

get up on the skis.

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