200 Dauntless - Boston Whaler

Section 1• Safety! WARNING! WARNINGDeath or serious injury can result if you fail toobserve these safety rules:• Anyone who controls the boat shouldhave taken a boating safety course andhave trained in the proper operation ofthe boat.• Always operate the boat at speeds thatwill not put people or property indanger.• Be constantly aware of conditions inall directions when underway andbefore turning.• Reduce speed, use a lookout toidentify possible hazards or difficulties,and turn on navigation lights when:- visibility is impaired;- in rough water; and- in congested waterways.• Watch your wake. It can capsize asmall boat or damage moored boats orother property. You are responsible fordamage caused by your wake.! WARNINGNEVER operate a boat at a speed at which youdo not feel in control.! WARNINGA qualified operator must be in control of theboat at all times. Do not operate the boat whileunder the influence of alcohol or drugs. neveroperate your boat at speeds which exceedthe operator’s ability to react if an emergencydevelops. At night, turn on the appropriatenavigation lights and cruise at a reduced speedthat will allow you plenty of time to avoiddangerous situations.STABILITY HAZARD• Load boat properly. Themanufacturer’s load rating is themaximum allowed under normalconditions. Adjust downward ifweather, water or other conditionsare adverse.• Allow passengers to ride only in areasthat do not pose a hazard tothemselves or the boat.DO NOT allow passengers to ride onthe bow of a closed bow boat.DO NOT allow several passengers toride in the bow of a small open-bowboat, causing the boat to “plow” intothe water.DO NOT allow passengers to ride onthe stern cushion or gunwales.DO NOT overload the stern.• Observe manufacturer’srecommended on-plane seatinglocations.• Passengers should remain seatedwhile boat is moving.PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD-Stay alert. Use ofdrugs, alcohol, or other substances which impairjudgement poses a serious threat to yourselfand others. The boat operator is responsible forthe behavior of passengers.DROWNING HAZARD-Boats must carry onewearable personal flotation device (PFD) forevery passenger on board. Boats must have atleast one throwable life preserver.SLIPPING HAZARD-Wet decks are slippery.Wear proper footwear and use extreme cautionon wet surfaces.1-4 200 DauntlessR