The boat operator's vision from the steering position may be obstructed due to the following variable
conditions:
HANDLING YOUR BOAT
WARNING!!!
WHEN UNDERWAY, KEEP ALL LOCKERS, DECK HATCHES AND TANK/BATTERY
ACCESS HATCHES CLOSED. CRESTING WAVES REPRESENT A MAJOR BOAT
STABILITY AND FLOODING HAZARD.
SHOULD A DECK HATCH SEAL BECOME DAMAGED, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
DEALER TO ENSURE REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR BOAT TO
CAPSIZE.
AVOID ABRUPT MANOEUVRES AT FULL SPEED. REDUCE SPEED IN WAVES FOR
THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF PASSENGERS.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND FOLLOW
THE CODES OF PRACTICE. BE AWARE OF INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
PROTECTING THE SEA FROM POLLUTION (MARPOL).
DO NOT CRUISE AT MAXIMUM SPEED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS, OR IN POOR
VISIBILITY, STRONG WINDS OR HIGH WAVES. REDUCE THE BOAT'S SPEED AND
WAKE AS A COURTESY AND SAFETY MEASURE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
RESPECT THE SPEED AND WAKE LIMIT ZONES.
OBSERVE PRIORITY RULES AS DEFINED BY THE CODE SET OUT BY THE COLREG
COLLISION REGULATIONS.
ENSURE THAT YOU ALWAYS HAVE SUFFICIENT DISTANCE TO STOP OR
MANOEUVRE THE BOAT TO AVOID A COLLISION, WHERE NECESSARY.
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Boat payload and distribution
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Speed
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Fast acceleration
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Propulsion base angle
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Transition from full hull motion to planing
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Sea conditions
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Reduced visibility (rain, darkness and fog)
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Persons or movable equipment in the operator's field of vision
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