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Operation
151
Boarding from the water
WARNING
To avoid severe injury or death, do not
board from the rear, use swim platform, or
swim behind boat if the engines are run-
ning.
Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
Exhaust gases coming from underneath
the swim platform contain carbon mon-
oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
may cause brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
ziness, and drowsiness.
(1) Be sure the engines are off, and then
move to the stern of the boat.
(2) Pull out the stern ladder and climb up
onto the swim platform. (See page 108
for information on the stern ladder.)
(3) Return the stern ladder to the stowed po-
sition, and then sit in one of the seats
provided.
Boarding from the bow
A bow ladder is available when boarding from
the bow of the boat is desired, when the boat
is beached. (See page 107 for bow ladder us-
ing procedures.)
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
both feet on the deck.
Docking
(1) Make sure no obstructions, boats, or
swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
a stop before you reach the dock.
(2) Notice how wind and water currents are
affecting boat movement as you attach
your mooring lines and fenders.
(3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
verse as necessary during slow-speed
maneuvering to help control speed and
direction. Position the boat according to
wind and water conditions. WARNING!
Do not use your hand, arm, or other
parts of your body to try to keep the
boat from hitting the dock. You could
be injured if the boat pushes against
the dock.
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