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Sport Boats
OPERATORS
GUIDE
Includes,
SAFETY, VEHICLE
and MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
ISLANDIA
TM
SE
® AND THE BRP LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
*TRADEMARK OF BOMBARDIER INC. USED UNDER LICENSE.
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204 630 383 CA
OPERATORS GUIDE, ISLANDIA SE / ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR, ISLANDIA SE / ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
204 630 383
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operators age: 16 years old.
Do not remove this Operators Guide from the vehicle.
WARNING
WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator’s Guide,
SAFETY DVD
and on-product labels could cause
injury including the possibility of death!
WARNING
This boat may exceed the performance of other boats you may have ridden
in the past. Take time to familiarize yourself with your new boat.
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WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Prod uc ts Inc . (BRP).
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FOREWORD
Congrat ulations on y our p urch ase of a
new Sea- Doo
®
Sport Boat. It is backed
by the B R P warranty and a network of
authorized S ea-Doo Sport Boats dea l-
ers ready to provide the parts, service
or accessories you may require.
Your dea ler is com m itted to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to per-
form the initial setup and inspe ction
of your boat as well as c om pleted the
final adjustm ent before you took pos -
sess ion. If yo u need mo r e complete
servicing information, please ask your
dealer.
Atdelivery,youwerealsoinformedof
the warranty cove rage and signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST
to e nsure
your new boat was prepared to y our
entire s a tisfa ction.
Know Before you Go
To learn how to reduce the risk for y ou
or other pers ons b eing hurt or killed,
read the followi ng s ec tions before you
operate the v ehicle:
–
SAFE TY IN FORMATION
–
VEHICLE INFO R MATIO N
.
We highly recommend that you take
a safe boating course. Please check
your dealer or local a uthorities for ava il-
ability in your area.
In certain areas, an operator compe-
tency card is mandatory to operate a
pleasure craft.
Safety Mes sages
The types of safety m essages, what
they look like and how they a re use d in
this g uide are expl ained as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTI CE
Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could severe-
ly damage vehicle components or
other property.
A bout this Op era tor's
Guide
This Op erato r's Guide has been pre-
pared to ac qua int the owner/opera t or
of a new boat with the various con-
trols, maintenance and safe operating
instructions.
This guid e is in dispens a ble for the
proper use o f th e product a nd should
be kept in this boat at all times , so y ou
can refer to it.
Note that this guide i s available in sev-
eral la nguages. In the event of a ny dis-
crepanc y, the English vers ion sha ll pre-
vail.
If y ou want to view and/or print an ex-
tra copy of your Opera tor's Guide, sim-
ply vi sit the following webs ite www.
operatorsguide.brp.com.
The inform a tions c onta ined in this doc-
ument a re correct a t th e time of publi-
cation. BR P, however, maintains a pol-
icy of co ntinuous improv em ent of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to ins tall them on prod-
ucts p revious ly manufactu red. D ue
to l ate changes, some differences be-
tween the ma nufactured product a nd
the descr iption s and/or specifications
in this guide may occur. B RP reserves
the ri ght at any tim e t o discontinue or
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FO RE WORD
change specificati ons , designs , f ea -
tures, models or equipmen t without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This O perat or's Gui de a nd the
SAFETY
DVD
should remain with the bo at when
it's sold.
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TAB L E O F CON TENT S
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know Before you Go............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 1
About this Operator's Guide .................................................... 1
SAF ETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................... 10
Reminders Regarding Operation... ............................................ 10
Carbon Monoxide and Boa t ing ................................................. 12
Water Sports .................................................................... 15
Hypothermia..................................................................... 19
Voluntary Inspections........................................................... 19
Safe BoatingCourses........................................................... 19
SAFETYEQUIPMENT .............................................................. 20
Required Safety Equipment .................................................... 20
AdditionalRecommendedEquipment ........................................ 23
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ...................................................... 24
Drugs and A lcohol............................................................... 24
Safe Operation .................................................................. 24
RULES OF THE ROAD.............................................................. 26
Crossing ......................................................................... 26
Meeting Head-On............................................................... 26
Passing ........................................................................... 26
Navigation System.............................................................. 26
CollisionAvoidance ............................................................. 26
FUELING PROCEDURE ............................................................ 28
Recommended Fuel ............................................................ 28
Fueling Procedure............................................................... 28
TRAILERING......................................................................... 30
IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS ............................................ 31
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION ............................................................ 35
Hull ............................................................................... 36
JetPumpWater Intakes........................................................ 36
Bilge.............................................................................. 36
Battery ........................................................................... 36
Fuel............................................................................... 36
Engine Oil........................................................................ 36
Potable Water ................................................................... 36
Engine Compartment........................................................... 36
Fire Extinguisher ................................................................ 36
SteeringSystem ................................................................ 37
Throttle Lever ................................................................... 37
Shifter Lever..................................................................... 37
DESS Post and Engine Start/Stop Switches .................................. 37
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TABLE O F C ONTENTS
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (cont’d)
Storage Compartment Covers ................................................. 37
VEHICLE INFORMATION
CONTROLS,INSTRUMENTS ANDEQUIPMENT .............................. 40
1)DESS Post (Engine Stop Switch)............................................ 44
2)SteeringWheel............................................................... 45
3)Throttle/ShifterLever ........................................................ 45
4)Start/StopSwitches.......................................................... 45
5)Bilge BlowerSwitch.......................................................... 46
6)Bilge Pump Switch ........................................................... 47
7)Navigation Lights Switch .................................................... 47
8)DeckLights Switch........................................................... 47
9)Horn Switch................................................................... 48
10)Docking Lights Switch...................................................... 48
11)Boarding Lights Switch..................................................... 48
12)Engine CompartmentLight Switch........................................ 49
13)MainWater PumpSwitch.................................................. 49
14)Fuel Gauge .................................................................. 49
15)Tachometers ................................................................ 50
16) Speedometer................................................................ 50
17) Monitoring Gauges . ........................................................ 50
18)BilgeDrain Plug ............................................................. 50
19)Grab Handles................................................................ 51
20)Rear Grab Handles.......................................................... 51
21)Ladder ....................................................................... 51
22)SwimPlatform .............................................................. 52
23)Bow Seats................................................................... 52
24)Front Seats .................................................................. 53
25)Rear Seats................................................................... 54
26)SunDeck .................................................................... 55
27)Cup Holders ................................................................. 55
28)Glove Box.................................................................... 55
29)Radio/CDPlayer............................................................. 56
30)12-Volt Power Outlet ....................................................... 56
31)Deck Storage Compartment............................................... 56
32)Engine CompartmentCover ............................................... 57
33)Jet PumpWater Intakes.................................................... 57
34)Bow Lights .................................................................. 58
35)Stern Light Socket .......................................................... 58
36)Mooring Cleats.............................................................. 59
37)Deck Drain................................................................... 59
38)Bow/SternEyelets.......................................................... 59
39)WaterSport TowingAttachments......................................... 59
40)MainBattery Cut-Off Switch............................................... 60
41)BiminiTop(notshown) ..................................................... 61
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CONTROLS, INS TRUM ENTS AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)
42)Rear Side Storage Compartment.......................................... 61
43)CockpitTable ................................................................ 62
44)Windshield .................................................................. 62
45)Depth Finder ................................................................ 62
46)Docking Lights .............................................................. 62
47)Boarding Lights ............................................................. 63
48)Engine CompartmentLight ................................................ 63
49)Deck Lights.................................................................. 63
50) Changing Room Ceiling Light . ............................................. 64
51)PotableWaterTankCap .................................................... 64
52)ConvenienceCenter........................................................ 65
53)ChangingRoom with Toilet ................................................ 66
54)PortableToilet ............................................................... 66
55)Transom Doors.............................................................. 67
56)Fire Port...................................................................... 67
57)Shower ...................................................................... 67
58)Radio/CDPlayerRemoteControl.......................................... 68
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 69
OperatingDuringBreak-in...................................................... 69
Launching/Loading.............................................................. 69
Boarding froma Dock........................................................... 69
Boarding fromtheWater ....................................................... 70
Starting........................................................................... 70
Shifter Lever Operation......................................................... 71
SteeringOperation.............................................................. 72
Leaving theShore............................................................... 73
Rough Water or Poor Visibility Opera tion . .................................... 73
Crossing Waves................................................................. 73
Stopping/Docking............................................................... 73
Beaching......................................................................... 73
ShuttingOff the Engines ....................................................... 74
Post-Operation Care ............................................................ 74
AdditionalCare for FoulWater or Salt Water Use ............................ 74
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ........................................................... 76
Potable Water System Disinfection ........................................... 76
JetPumpWater Intakeand ImpellerCleaning................................ 77
Towingthe Boat inWater....................................................... 77
Capsized Boat ................................................................... 78
Submerged Boat/Water-FloodedEngine...................................... 78
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE ...................................................... 80
10-HOURINSPECTION ............................................................ 84
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MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES .................................................. 85
Throttle Body .................................................................... 85
Throttle Cable ................................................................... 85
Engine Oil........................................................................ 85
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 87
Potable Water Filter............................................................. 88
Fuses............................................................................. 88
Bilge Blower..................................................................... 90
Navigation Lights................................................................ 90
Deck Dra in and S cu pper Valve . ................................................ 93
Latches , Locks, Ra ils a nd H inges . ............................................. 93
ReverseGate.................................................................... 94
Sacrificial Anodes ............................................................... 94
Bodyand Hull.................................................................... 94
STORAGE............................................................................ 96
JetPumpCleaning.............................................................. 96
Fuel Sys t em Protec tion. ........................................................ 96
Throttle Body Lubrication....................................................... 96
Engine OilandFilterReplacement............................................. 96
Exhaust SystemFlushing ...................................................... 96
Engine Internal Lubrication ..................................................... 98
Exhaust Systemand IntercoolerProtection .................................. 99
BatteryRemoval and Storage.................................................. 99
BoatCleaning andRepair....................................................... 99
Potable Water System........................................................ 100
BoatProtection................................................................ 100
PRESEASON PREPARATION.................................................... 102
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BOAT IDENTIFICATION .......................................................... 104
Hull ............................................................................. 104
Engines ........................................................................ 104
HOMOLOGATIONAND CERTIFICATION...................................... 105
ENGINEEMISSIONS INFORMATION.......................................... 106
Manufacturer's Responsibility............................................... 106
Dealer's R esponsibilit y . ...................................................... 106
Owner Responsibility......................................................... 106
EPA Emissi on Regul ations ................................................... 106
DECLARATION CE OF CONFORMITY.......................................... 107
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 108
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICALGUIDELINES ....................................................... 114
MONITORING SYSTEM BEEPERCODES ..................................... 119
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITE D WARRAN TY FOR MODEL YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO
®
SPORT
BOATS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ..................... 122
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT FOR MODE L-YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO
®
SPORT BOATS WITH
4-TEC
®
ENGI NES OR 4-TEC
®
IC ENGINES .................................... 126
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2009
SEA-DOO
®
SPORTBOATS ...................................................... 130
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: M ODEL
YEAR 2009 SEA-DOO
®
SPORT BOATS ........................................ 134
PRIVACY OBLIGATION/DISCLAIMER ......................................... 138
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 139
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SA FETY
INFORMATION
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SAFETY IN FORM ATION
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Reminders R egarding
Operation...
Gasoline v a pors can explode, result-
ing in in jury or death. Alw ays use
blower for a minimum of 5 m inutes
before s tarting engine, then turn it
OFF above idle speed. Use of the
bilge blower s hould nev er replace
“smell ing” for ga s oli ne v a pors .
If a t a ny time, gas oline leaks/ odors
are found, do not sta r t the engine.
Have the bo at serviced by an autho-
rized S ea -Doo S port Boats dealer.
Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is returned to the idle
position, less directi ona l control is
available. To turn th e boat, b oth
steering a nd throttle are necessary.
Like any other boa t, this boat has no
brake. Stopping distance will vary
depe nding on initial sp eed, load,
wind, and water condi tions . P rac-
tice stopping a nd docking in a safe,
traffic-free area to have an i dea of
how long it will take to s t op the boa t
unde r v a rying c onditions. Do not
release the throttle w hen trying to
steer a way from objects . You need
throttle to steer. D o no t use the
boat's reverse to st op.
Do not start or opera te the boat if
any pers on is not properly seated
in a sea t intended for use when un-
derwa y (not the sun deck o r s wim
platform) or if a person is nearby in
the water.
The boat's j et thrust can cause in-
jury. Always accelerate slowly, and
decele rate in a controlle d fashion.
Observe the instructions on all safe-
tylabels. Theyaretheretohelpas-
sure that you have a safe and enjoy-
able outing.
Riding with passenger(s) or pulling
other boats, tubes , a sk ier or a wake
boarder ma k es th e boa t han dle dif-
ferently and requi res greater sk ill.
Certain boats may come equipped
with tow eyelets, a ski pole or a
wakeboard tower w hich can be
used to attach a tow rope for a s k i-
er, tube or wakeb oa r der. Do not
use these attachment p oints or any
other portion of the boat to t ow a
parasail or another craft. P ersona l
injury or severe damag e may occur.
In sha llow water, proceed with
caution and at v ery low speeds.
Grounding or ab ru pt st ops may re-
sult in injury to you, your passengers
or others. Th e jet pump ma y pick up
debris and throw it rea rward causi ng
a risk of injuring people or damaging
the jet pump or other property.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which c a n caus e
injury or death if i nha led in su fficient
quantities. Do not operate the boat
in a confined area or allow CO to ac-
cumulate in or around the boat, or in
enclosed or sheltered a reas. Such
as whe n doc k ed, or when rafting.
Be aw are of risk of CO from exhaust
of other boats .
Educate all occupa nts about the
risks and symptoms of CO accumu-
lation and CO poisonin g, particular-
ly from engine and generator ex -
haust. E duc a t e them about where
engine exhaust outlets (and gen-
erator outlets if so equi pped) a re
located. Regularly inspe ct exhaust
and g enerator system and outlets
for com ponent failures or obstruc-
tions.
Combus tion engines need air t o
operate; consequently th is boa t
can not be tota lly wa tertight. Any
maneuvers such as figure eights
that c a us e the upp er deck to be un-
der water may cause severe en-
gine problems due to water inges-
tion. Refer to the
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES
and
WARRANTY
sections
contained in this Opera tor's Guide.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Respect no w ake zones, the rights
of other water users a nd the en-
vironment. As the “ski pper” and
owner of a boat, you a re responsibl e
for damage to other b oats caused
by the w ake of your boat. Do not let
anyone throw refuse ove rb oard .
Betwe en s uns et and s unrise, us e
the boa t's navigation lights a nd re-
duce speed. Do not operate the
boat in reduced v isibility.
Do n ot add accessories or e quip-
ment that may adversely affect visi-
bility or alter c ontrol of the boa t.
The s kipper s hould persona lly take
the helm during storms.
Before Ge tting Underway...
Always perform the pre-operation
check s as s pecified in this Ope ra-
tor's Guide.
Do not exceed the payload or p as-
senger capacities for this boat,
whicharelistedonthecapaci-
ty plate and in the specifications.
Overlo ad ing can affect m an euver-
ability, stability and performance.
Also, hea vy seas reduce ca pac ity. A
payload or person capacity plate is
not an exc use for failure to use c om -
mon sens e or good ju dgment.
Regularly inspect the bo at, t he hull,
engine, safety equipment, and all
other boating gear and keep them in
safe operating condition.
Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired s a fety equipment, PFDs and
any addi tional gea r nee ded for your
cruise.
Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher, is in
safe operating condition and easi-
ly accessible. Show all passe ngers
where this equipment is, and m a ke
sure the y know how to u se it.
Keep an eye on the weath er. Check
local we ather broadcasts before de-
parture. Be alert to changing condi-
tions.
Keep accurate and up-to-date charts
of the boatin g area o n boa rd. Before
getting underway, check wa ter con-
ditions in the planned boa ting area.
Before d eparture, file a Float Plan
with a responsible pers on a shore.
Keep enough fuel on bo ard for the
planne d trip. Alwa y s verify fuel lev-
el before use and during the ride.
Apply the principle of 1/ 3 of the fuel
to reach your destination, 1/3 to re-
turn, and ke ep 1/3 in reserve. Allow
for changes d ue to adverse weather
or other delays.
Operators and Passengers...
Each boat operator ha s a responsi-
bility to ensure the safety of his/her
passenger(s) and of other w a ter
users. Please fo llow a ll sa fety in-
structions and operate your boa t
with care.
Never opera te a boat w hile un der
the influenc e of drugs or alcohol
they slow rea ct ion ti m e and impa ir
judgem ent. It is also a Federal of-
fense. A ll ow only qualified drivers
to operate your boa t.
Remember that sun, win d, fatigue
or il lness ma y impair your judge-
ment a nd rea ctio n t im e.
At least one pa ssenger should be
able to operate the boat in case the
operator is unexpec tedly una ble to
do so.
Ope ratio n of t his boa t by a person
unde r 16 ye ars of age or a person
with a disability that impairs vision,
reaction time, ju dgm ent, or opera-
tion of the c ontro ls is NOT rec om -
mended.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating the boat and ensure that
all pass engers are fa mil iar with its
use.
Ensure that any operator and all
pass engers know how to sw im
and how to re -board the boat from
the wa ter. If a passenger does not
know how to s wim, ens ure t hat p as-
senger wears a PFD at all times and
take ex tra precauti ons when boat-
ing.
Carbon Monoxi de and
Boating
Burning a material containing carbon
produces carbo n monoxide (CO), a n
odorless and colorless gas . Because
CO weighs the same as air, i t can
spread throughout a n enc losed spa c e
unno tice d bec a us e you ca nnot s ee it or
smell it. Any de vice used to bu rn car-
bon-bas ed materials on a boat c an be a
source of C O. Com m on source s of CO
include internal c om bustion engines.
CO reacts w ith the blood to reduce
the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
The reduc ed oxygen supply to body
tissues resul ts in dea th of the tissue.
Prolonged exposure can caus e brain
dama ge or death. In high concentra-
tions, CO c an be fatal w ithi n m inutes.
The effects of CO in lower concentra-
tions are cumul ative and can be just as
lethal ov er long periods of time.
Symptoms of CO poi s oning inc lude:
Itchy an d watering eyes, flush ed
appeara nc e, throbbing temples, in-
ability to think coherently, ringing in
the ears, tig htness across the chest,
headac hes , drow s iness , nausea, dizzi-
ness, fatigue, vomiting , col lapse, and
convulsions. If any of these s y m ptoms
are evide nt, begin treatment immedi-
ately. Prompt action can make the
difference between life and death .
– Evacuate the area and move the vic-
tim to fresh air.
– Administer oxygen if availab le and
get medical help.
– Open a ll canvas enclosu res to venti-
late the area.
– Inve stigate the source of CO and
take immed iate corrective action.
– Be es peciall y aware of other CO
sources which m a y be near boat.
Carbon Monoxide Accumulation
Follow ing are exa mples of possibl e
situations w here C O may accumu-
late within your boa t w hile docked,
anchored, or underway. Be co m e fa-
miliar wi th these examples a nd their
precautions to prevent personal injury
or death.
WARNING
Exhaust Fumes! Generator or hull
exhaust from other vessels while
either docked or anchored can
emit poisonous CO gas and cause
excessive accumulation within
cabin and cockpit areas. Be alert
for generator exhaust from your
vessel or other vessels alongside.
Exhaust outlets near a pier, dock,
seawall or outlets blocked by any
other means can cause excessive
accumulation of poisonous CO gas
within cockpit area.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
F00A2HL
VESSEL ALONGSIDE
WARNING
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide (CO) which can accumu-
late in and around the boat (under bimini top, in cockpit, etc.). CO can be
harmful or fatal if inhaled. Assure there is adequate ventilation whenever
running engine(s).
F00A2IL
WHILE UNDERWAY (BACKDRAFTING)
While underway, CO c onc entration s can incr ea se by bac kd rafting or “the stati on
wagon effect” . Backdrafting is caused by factors such as relative wind direction,
speed, or the bow being too high. To prev ent this, ope n canv as whe nev er possi-
ble to prov ide positive airflow through the hull .
Boat h ous es , seaw alls, and other boats in c lose prox imity or confined are as can
contribute to increased CO lev els. Operat ors mus t be aware that opera tion,
moorin g, and anc horing in a n a rea with other b oa ts puts them in je opa rdy of CO
accum ulat ion from other sources. Likew ise, a boat operator m us t be awa r e of
how ex haust from his boat will affec t others. Operation of t he engines while
moored may cause CO accumulation in your boat and t hose around you.
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SAFETY INFOR MATION
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
F00A2JL
CO N FINED A REA S
Be s ure to provide a dequa te v entilation. If the w indshield has ven ts, open them
before getting underway to increase positi ve air flow and decrea s e the chances
of CO accumulation.
WARNING
Backdrafting! Under certain conditions, moving air currents can direct
poisonous CO fumes into boat. These fumes can accumulate to dangerous
levels without proper airflow. Provide adequate ventilation, redistribute
the load or bring boat out of high bow angle.
Even with the best boat design a nd c ons truct ion, CO ma y still a ccumulate in
enclosed or confined ar eas under certa in condition s. Continuall y observe pa s s en-
gers for sympto m s o f CO poisonin g.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
CO Detector
It is strongly r ec ommended tha t you
have CO detectors installed in boats
with canvas enclo sures. Monitors are
available from yo ur dealer. Monitors
should be profess ionally installed a nd
calibrated.
NOTE: A CO detector i s n ot a gas fuel
vapor dete ctor. G a s fuel vap or detec-
tors do not m onitor t he buildup of CO
in an enclosed area.
Do NOT Operate your Bo at wit hout
Performing the Following Checklist
Each Boating Day
OPERATION
✔
Make sure you and your
passengers know where exhaust
outlets ar e located on the vessel
Educate all passengers about t he
symptoms of co poisoning and
where CO may accumulate
When docked or rafting with
another boat, be aware of exhaust
emissions from the other boat
Confirm t hat water flows from the
exhaust outlet w hen the engine(s)
is (are) started
Listen f or any change in exhaust
sound, w hich could i ndicate an
exhaust component failure
Test the operation of each CO
alarm by pressing the test button
(if so equipped)
Wa ter Sports
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury! Your boat
is not designed for and should not
be used for pulling parasails, kites,
gliders, or any device which can
become airborne. Use boat only
for appropriate water sports.
WARNING
Tea k Sur fi n g is extremely danger-
ous to participants due to their
proximity to the rear of the boat
where direct contact with the ex-
haust fumes from the boat engine
is the highest. Carbon monoxide
poisoning can occur and result in
mental disorientation, dizziness,
drowsiness, and loss of conscious-
ness. The combination of carbon
monoxide exposure and non-use
ofalifejacket(PFD)makethisnew
water recreation activity an incred-
ibly dangerous and potentially
deadly sport.
Water skiing, wak eboa rding, or riding
a towe d, inflata ble appara tus are some
of the more popular water sports. Tak-
ing part i n any w ater s port requires
increased s afety awarene ss by the
participant a nd the boat ope rator. If
you have ne ve r pulled someone be-
hind your boat before, it is a good idea
to spend some hours as a n observer,
working with and learn ing from an ex-
perienced driver. It is also important to
be aware of the skill and experience of
the person being pull ed. A lw a y s have
a second person on bo ard to observe
the pers on in the water so the driver
can conc entra te on opera t ing the boat.
Both the boat operator and observ-
er should monitor the location of the
towrope when participating in wa ter-
sports. A slack tow rope can be come
entangle d with p erson(s) or objects
in the boat or in the water, particularly
when making a tight turn or circling,
and cause serious personal injury.
Everyone participating in a w ate r s port
should observe thes e guidelines:
Allow only capable swimmers to
take part in any water sport.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Always wear a n a pprove d pers on-
al flo tation dev ice (PFD). Wearing
a properly designed PFD h elps a
stunned or uncons c ious person stay
afloat. A Type IV w ater-ski vest is an
approved and practical PFD.
Have a s ec ond pe rson aboard to
observe the perso n being towed
and inform the d river about the pa r-
ticipant's ha nd s ignals. The driver
must g ive full attention to operating
the boat and the wa ters ahead.
Be cons iderat e to others you sha re
the water w ith.
Never allow a person to “teak surf”
behind y our boat. Do not tow a per-
son i n any water sport on a short
tow rope su ch that the person in-
hales exhaust fumes in concentra-
tion. Inha lation of conc entrated ex-
haust fumes, which c onta in carbon
monoxide, can resu lt in CO poison-
ing, personal injury and death.
Give immedi ate a ttention to a per-
son who has fallen. He or she is
vulnerable in the water alone and
may not be seen by o ther boaters.
Approac h a person in t he w a ter from
the lee s ide (opposite the direction
of the w ind). Turn off the m otor be-
fore coming close to th e person.
Turn off engin e and anc hor the boat
before sw imming.
Participate in water spo rts only i n
safe areas. Stay aw ay from other
boats, channels, beaches, restrict-
ed areas, swimmers, and heavily
traveled waterways and un derwa-
ter obstructions.
Swim only in a r ea s d esignated as
safe for swi m m ing. These are usu-
ally marked w ith a swim area bu oy.
Do not swim alone or at night.
F00A2LY
SWIM ARE A BUO Y
1. Do not water ski between s unset
and sunrise. It is i llegal in most
states.
2. Do n ot drive the boat directly be-
h ind a water skier, tuber or wake-
b oa rd er. At 40 km (25 mi) per hour,
the boat will o ve rtake a person who
falls i n t he w a ter 60 m (200 ft) in
front of your b oat in abo ut 5 sec-
o nds .
3. Shut engine off an d remove igni-
tion ke y when anyone is in the wa-
ter n earby.
4. S tay at least 45 m (150 ft) away
from area s marked by a diver dow n
float.
F00A2MY
DIVER DOWN FLOAT
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WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury! Do not al-
low anyone near the jet pump or
intake grate, even when the en-
gine is off. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing or personal flota-
tion device straps can become en-
tangled in moving parts resulting
in serious injury or drowning. In
shallow water, shells, sand, peb-
bles or other objects could be
drawn up by the jet pump and be
thrown rearward.
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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
F00A2NL
FASTER -
Palm of one hand pointing
upward.
SLOWER -
Palm pointing down.
SPEED OK -
Arm upraised with thumb and
finger joined to form circle.
RIGHT TURN -
Arm outstretched pointing
to the right.
LEFT TURN -
Arm outstretched pointing
to the left.
RETURN TO DROP-OFF AREA -
Arm at 45 degree from body
pointing down to water and
swinging.
CUT MOTOR -
Finger drawn across
throat.
STOP -
Hand up, palm forward,
policeman style.
SKIER OK.
AFTER THE FALL -
Hands clenched
together overhead.
PICK ME UP
OR FALLEN SKIER,
WATCH OUT -
One ski extended
vertically out of water.
SKIING SIGNAL S
For more inform a tion a bout wa ter skii ng, please co nta ct the American Water Ski
Associ ation, 1251 Hol y Cow Road, Po lk C ity, FL 33868 (1 863 324-4341).
INTERNET WEB SITE: w ww.usawaterski.org/
E-MAIL: usawaterski@usawaterski.org
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