Supra SL, SE Owner's Manual

2018 Owner’s Manual

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

recreational marine vessel can expose

you to chemicals including engine

exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,

and lead, which are known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ven-

tilated area and wear gloves or wash

your hands frequently when servicing

this vessel. For more information go to

www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.

WARNING

Boat Information

Hull Identication Number:________________________________

Date of Purchase:________________________________________

Dealership:_____________________________________________

Dealer’s Phone Number:__________________________________

Engine Serial Number:____________________________________

Trailer Serial Number:____________________________________

2018 Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 ..................Introduction ...........................................4

Section 2 ..................Boating Safety ....................................... 6

Section 3 ..................Emergency Procedures ................... 20

Section 4 ..................Boating Rules ...................................... 26

Section 5 ..................Boat Specications ........................... 31

Section 6 ..................Break in Period ................................... 35

Section 7 ..................Starting & Operation ........................ 40

Section 8 ..................Instrument Panel & Control ........... 42

Sectioin 9 .................Equipment & Options ...................... 52

Sectiion 10 ..............Service & Maintenance .................... 65

Section 11 ...............Cleaning, Care & Storage ................ 71

Section 12 ...............Winterization & Dry Storage .......... 74

Section 13 ...............Technical Information ...................... 78

Section 14 ...............Trailering Your Boat .......................... 82

Section 15 ...............Supra Limited Warranty .................. 88

Section 16...........Owner’s Responsibility/Assistance...98

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Trademarks & Patents

Supra® is a U.S. and Canadian registered trademark owned

by Skier’s Choice, Inc. and AutoWake® is a U.S. registered

trademark owned by Skier’s Choice, Inc. Skier’s Choice™, the

Skier’s Choice logo, the Supra logo, SR™, SA™, SE™, VISION

Touch™, Swell™ and SmartPlate™ are trademarks owned by

Skier’s Choice, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their

respective owners.

AutoWake® patented technology is covered by U.S. Patent Nos.

8,798,825; 9,689,395 and other patents pending. See

www.skierschoice.com/patents-trademarks/

Skier’s Choice, Inc. reserves the right to change product

specications at any time without incurring obligation.

Introduction

Supra inboard watersports boats are manufactured by Skier’s Choice, Inc. in Maryville, Tennessee and distributed throughout the United States and the world.

This manual provides an overview for operating your Supra boat. It should be considered a permanent part of your Supra boat, and contains important information on Safety, Boating Rules, Proper Operation and Maintenance of your boat. Should the boat be sold, this manual will provide the same important information to the next owner.

Be sure to read and understand all aspects of Boating Safety and Operation before using your boat. If you have any questions, your dealer can provide the information you need to have a safe and pleasurable boating experience.

All information, illustrations and specications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Supra may discontinue models and equipment or change specications and designs without any notice and without incurring obligation.

This manual contains information about several Supra models. Some information may not apply to your boat since standard and optional equipment may vary from model to model.

As you read through this manual, you will find CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER symbols which require special attention. Please read them carefully! They may tell you how to avoid problems and/or endangering yourself, your passengers, and other boaters. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY

INFORMATION.

A maintenance schedule and accessory information are included to assure trouble-free operation of your boat. Should service problems arise, remember that your Supra dealer knows your boat best and is interested in your total satisfaction.

Thank you for purchasing a Supra boat. We hope your ownership results in an enjoyable and rewarding boating experience. Be safe and enjoy the fun!

Section 1

Introduction

• Drain Plugs (Securely in place?)

• Life-Saving Devices (One for every person on board?)

• Steering System (Working smoothly and properly?)

• Fuel System (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?)

• Battery (Fully charged? Cable terminals clean and tight?)

• Engine (In Neutral?)

• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded or overpowered?)

• Weather Conditions (Safe to go out?)

• Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, blower, bilge pump, etc.?)

• Emergency Gear (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor & line, signaling device, tool kit, etc.?)

• Bilge Pumps (Working properly?)

NOTE: Bilge pumps should be checked prior to each use to ensure proper operation!

Check BEFORE running (where applicable)

• Engine Oil level

• Transmission Lubricant level

• Engine Drain Plug, Transom Drain Plug and Center Drain Plug

• Leakage (Fuel, water lines and connections)

DO NOT operate engine without cooling water flowing through water pump, otherwise pump will sustain damage and subsequent engine damage may result!

Check BEFORE running

• Oil Pressure: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

• Water Temperature: 160 degrees to 180 degrees for raw water systems (water is not recirculated), and 180 degrees to 200 degrees for closed cooling systems (water is recirculated).

• Idle RPM: (650-750) in gear.

• Maximum Forward RPM: See Engine Owner’s Manual.

•

• GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE! It is very important to check for fuel spillage or leaks prior to each use of your boat.

• Check engine compartment for gasoline vapors.

• Operate blower for 4 minutes before starting the engine.

• Always operate blower below cruising speed.

• NOTE: Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for maximum RPM and engine break-in procedure.

Important Safety Information!

Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you, is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat. Read and comprehend this manual. Make sure that you understand all the controls and operating instructions before attempting to operate the boat. Improper operation is extremely dangerous.

The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the manual. Additional precautions throughout the manual are noted by the following symbols:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous circumstance, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This is limited to the most extreme situations.

The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not exhaustive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specically recommended by Skier’s Choice, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that the boat will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision.

REMEMBER: ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING OR REPAIRING THE BOAT!

In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe safety recommendations may result in severe personal injury or death to you or to others. Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Don’t take unnecessary chances!

Be certain that all boat passengers are aware of this information and conform to boat safety principles.

Section 2

Boating Safety

Safety Training Organizations

The following is a listing of just some of the agencies and organizations that oer safety training or information:

American Red Cross, National HQ

2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 www.redcross.org

USA Waterski

1251 Holy Cow Rd., Polk City, FL 33868 (863) 324-4341 www.usawaterski.org

Boat Owners Association of the United States (BOAT/US)

880 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 (703) 461-4666 www.boatus.com

National Safe Boating Council

P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20156 (703) 361-4294 www.safeboatingcouncil.org

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Relations Center

9449 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126 (877) 875-6296 www.cgaux.org

U.S. Power Squadron

P.O. Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622 (888) 367-8777 www.usps.org

On-Line Basic Boating Safety Course

www.boatsafe.com

Safe Boating

Safe boating practices may seem obvious, but people have thought up risky and dangerous activities in boats, with boats, and behind boats. Just because you or your passengers have seen a boating maneuver performed or have seen a particular activity promoted, do not assume there is no risk of injury or death. Before you or your passengers go out in the boat and engage in any water sport activity, give careful consideration to the risks. Plan ahead. Think twice before you try something new behind your boat or with your boat. Know the limits of you, your passengers and your equipment and do not exceed them.

In addition to careful review of this manual, you should be aware as well that there are many sources of information available. Skier’s Choice urges you to pursue additional training, such as safety and seamanship courses oered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadron.

Safe boating and safe actions may seem obvious, yet every year US Coast Guard statistics give evidence that many people disregard safe boating practices. Do not take safety for granted. Think twice. We want all our boat owners and their passengers, friends, and families to have a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boating Safety Course

The purchaser of a new 2018 Supra boat is entitled to a USCGA Boating Safety Course that Supra will pay for. Please see the Certicate in your owner’s packet or your dealer for more details.

Safety Equipment

Your Supra has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally required safety equipment for inland waters (Class 1, 16’-to-26’). This equipment includes:

• UL-approved Marine Fire Extinguisher, Type A-BC (2 lbs.) good for solids, liquids, and electrical re

• ABYC-approved Marine Muers with water injection

• USCG-approved Marine Flame Arrestor

• USCG-approved Engine Box Ventilation with sparkless power blower

• ABYC-approved Electric Horn sound warning device

• USCG-approved inland lighting

Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on board or being towed on water skis or other recreational equipment. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on board. As the owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsibility. Your Supra dealer can and will be happy to assist you.

NOTE: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters dier. Check with the local authorities for more information.

Water Sports Names and Terminology

There are many types of towed water sports, and they are known by many dierent names. The more popular sports are wakeboarding, waterskiing, surfing, wakeskating and tubing. And there are many others. The terms used to describe participants in towed water sports activities also vary greatly. Typical terms include rider, skier, and wakeboarder. To keep the language in this manual straightforward, we use rider or skier to refer to a participant in any towed water sport. The terms ski, skiing, riding, surng or wakeboarding are used to refer to any towed water sport.

National Marine Manufacturers Association

231 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL. 60604 (312) 946-6200 www.nmma.org

Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be onboard at all times. In addition, responsible boaters carry other equipment in case of emergency. Check with the local boating authorities for any additional requirements over and above the federal stipulations.

Failure to adhere to these precautions may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.

• Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat before operation.

• Remain seated at all times while the boat is in motion.

• Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the boat is moving. You or others may be thrown from the boat.

• Children in the bow of the boat should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Never operate the boat while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state, and local regulations.

• Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting engine, open engine box, check engine compartment for gasoline vapors, and operate blower for at least four minutes. Run blower below cruising speed.

• Leaking fuel is a re and explosion hazard. Inspect system regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or corrosion at least annually.

• Never override or modify the engine safety shut-o switch or engine neutral starting safety switch in any way.

• Never remove or modify components of the fuel system in any way except for maintenance by qualied personnel. Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous condition.

A smart owner will avoid potential problems on an outing by having additional equipment on board. Normally, this equipment is dependent on the body of water and the length of the trip. We suggest the following—as a minimum. Your Supra dealer can also assist you with additional recommendations.

• An anchor with at least 75 feet of line

• A manual bailing device for removing water

• A combination oar/boat hook

• A day-and-night visual distress signal

• A rst aid kit and manual

• An airway breathing tube

• A waterproof ashlight

• A set of local navigation charts

• Mooring lines and fenders

• Extra engine oil

• A tool kit

• A portable AM/FM radio or weather radio

• VHF hand held marine radio

• Cell Phone Boating-related accidents are generally caused by the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.

General Safety Precautions

SAFTEY EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

• To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT be on or about the swim platform while engine is running and keep away from rear of boat while engine is running.

• To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate engine while anyone is on or about the swim platform or in the water near the boat.

• The tow bar is not designed for vertical extensions. Any modications to the tow bar or its mountings may result in damage to the boat and injury to the user.

• The tower may strike low objects. Check clearance height around docks, shore, overhanging objects, bridges and power lines.

• Do not pull past 45 degrees of the centerline of the boat. Failure to follow this rule could result in the boat capsizing.

• It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers are seated when the boat is underway.

Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.

• This boat is a high-performance boat and capable of quick and tight turns and changes in direction. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the boat in a manner to ensure the safety of all passengers.

Boaters must continuously be aware of weather conditions.

• Sudden storms, wind, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly put boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather report before going boating.

It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if weather or other factors have created an unsafe boating environment.

The driver is solely responsible for the consequences of their actions.

• Never allow any type of spark or open ame on board. It may result in re or explosion.

• It is the owner’s responsibility to check tightness of the tower bolts BEFORE each use.

• The tower is designed to pull a single (1) individual. DO NOT climb or sit on the tower. Rope may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit behind the pulling point of the tower.

• Comply with the capacity limits stated on the capacity warning label in the boat.

General Safety Precautions (continued)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It is produced by gasoline engines and is a component of exhaust fumes.

Shut o the engine when people are on the swim platform or in the water around the rear of the boat.

Do not do any other activities which puts people in close proximity of the transom when the engine is running.

For the most current information on carbon monoxide, you may call, write or visit on-line any of the following:

United States Coast Guard

Oce of Boating Safety (CG-5422) 2100 Second Street SW STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581 1-800-368-5647 www.uscgboating.org

NMMA National Marine Manufacturers Association

231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL 60604 312-946-6200 www.nmma.org

American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.

613 Third St., Suite 10, Anapolis, MD 21403 410-956-4460 www.abycinc.org

Water Sports Safety

Riders are obligated to be as aware of the fundamental safety rules as well as the boat operator. If you are new to towed water sports, seek certied training before starting. You will nd it especially helpful to join a local ski club and USA Waterski when possible.

Always remember that the majority of water sports injuries are the result of impacts with other objects, so always look where you are going and be aware of what is going on around you.

Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you

and/or others.

• Every skier must always wear a USCG-approved personal otation device.

• Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments, or any other items.

• Always have an experienced driver and observer in the boat when skiing.

• Never ski in shallow water, close to shore, or in water where you do not know the depth or what is beneath the surface.

• Never put your arm, head, or any other part of your body through the handlebridle of the ski line nor wrap the line around any part of the body at any time.

• Never ski at night, or directly in front of other boats.

• Never jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or exit the water when the engine is running (ON).

• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing hand signals and common skiing courtesy.

Product Misuse

Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it was never intended can create dangerous situations. The driver and passengers are responsible for using the product safely and as intended. The driver must operate the boat in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. If you or your passengers are unsure about use of the product, about performing certain boating maneuvers or are unsure about a particular water activity, refer to this manual or contact a knowledgeable source such as your local dealer, Skier’s Choice, Inc., the US Coast Guard, or your local boating authority.

Capacity and Weighting Your Boat

Do not exceed the capacity warning label axed to the boat in the helm area. The capacity limit is shown in the number of people and weight limit in pounds. The combined weight of people and gear must be considered when loading the boat. Factory ballast and fuel have been considered in the capacity limit and do not need to be added to the people and gear weight. Ballast weight above factory installed equipment must

be calculated into the total weight of people and gear.

Although water intrusion and waves spilling inside a boat is an obvious boating hazard, this hazard can increase when weighting your boat for water sports such as wakeboarding or wakesurng. Do not overweight the boat or exceed boat capacity. Use good judgment when using unbalanced weight in your boat. Concentrating weight in a rear corner of the boat for wakesurng puts the top of the deck closer to water level. Backwash, large waves and choppy water are more likely to swamp the boat in this situation.

When loading your boat give separate attention to the bow area. Excess and unevenly distributed weight in the bow of the boat can create a water inux hazard, unstable steering conditions, and even loss of control. Driver visibility can be reduced if the bow is overloaded or unevenly weighted.

It is the captain’s responsibility to ensure that his/her sight line is unobstructed

California Proposition 65 Recreational Boats

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing this vessel. For more information go to www. P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety (continued)

Excess and improper loading of bow area forward of windshield may cause water inux, operating instability, and loss of control resulting in injury or death. Bow Capacity Limit - Refer to seating capacities in this manual

Use good judgment when weighting your boat for any towed water sports. Educate yourself on the proper responses for the diering and potentially unsafe conditions you could encounter.

Capacity and Weighting Your Boat (continued)

Proper Seating

Proper seating is an important element of boating safety. Proper seating consists of sitting with your buttocks in full contact with a seat cushion within easy reach of a suitable handhold or grab rail anytime the boat is underway. Handholds and grab rails should be used to secure oneself and prevent loss of balance. Do not sit in locations not designed as a seat. For instance, do not sit on seat backs, do not sit on the sides or gunwale of the boat, and do not sit on the sundeck while the boat is in motion. See examples below of proper sitting positions.

The driver must be aware of all passenger’s locations and positions, and passengers must stay alert to changes in direction.

The boat is capable of quick and tight turns. Such maneuvers can cause unseated occupants to be thrown around or out of the boat. Alert passengers before changes in direction.

Convertible Rear Seat

Some Supra models are equipped with a convertible rear seat. The rear seat lifts from the back, hinges forward, and can be used for a cockpit table. Lift the table forward and it becomes a rear facing seat.

The convertible rear seat back does not lock into place. It is not intended as support. Do not lean on or use as a brace in case of sudden change in direction.

Maximum Capacities

In compliance with United States Coast Guard Regulations, Supra Boats meet or exceed all safety standards designed for recreational boats. To ensure safe handling and performance, each Supra boat displays a maximum capacity sticker (see sample), stating the maximum total weight load allowable.

NOTICE: Refer to the Maximum Capacity Sticker on your boat for allowable loading.

Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the boat.

Coast Guard Regulations

The United States Coast Guard boating regulations prescribe minimum standards of safety to be met and maintained by all watercraft. It is necessary that your boat remain in compliance with these regulations.

The staff at Skier’s Choice, Inc. recommend that all boat operators complete a Coast Guard approved boating safety course.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding the operation of your boat, accessory or options or questions in regard to Boat Safety, contact your dealer or Skier’s Choice, Inc. at 865-983-9924.

Seating Capacities

Each 2018 model is marked below to illustrate designated seating positions.

SR-

14 Passengers

SA-

16 Passengers

SE -

18 Passengers

SL-

17 Passengers

Warning Plates & Labels

Read and note ALL warning plates and labels from bow to stern that appear on the boat, including these.

If your warning decals should become damaged in any way, please contact your Supra dealer or write Skier’s Choice, Inc. to request replacement warning decals. The decals will be provided free of charge. Your boat’s serial number (located on the transom) must be included for warning decal requests.

Typical Warning Label Locations V-Drive Models

Warning labels are placed on your boat to alert you to potential hazards that may not be obvious. They also tell you how to avoid the hazard. Warning labels should never be removed and, if any label is damaged, it should be replaced as soon as possible.

EXAMPLE

The time to think about emergencies is before they happen. Plan ahead. Know what to do before you encounter any of these situations. Wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) when boating.

Explosion & Fire

EXPLOSION/FIRE/ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

• Open ame cooking appliances consume oxygen. This can cause asphyxiation or death.

• Maintain open ventilation.

• Liquid fuel may ignite, causing severe burns.

• Use fuel appropriate for type of stove.

• Turn o stove burner before lling.

• Do not use stove for comfort heating.

FIRE/ASPHYXIATION HAZARD - Use special care with ames or high temperatures near urethane foam, if used in construction of your boat. Burning, welding, lights, cigarettes, space heaters and the like can ignite urethane foam. Once ignited, it burns rapidly, producing extreme heat, releasing hazardous gases and consuming much oxygen.

Explosion

• If explosion is imminent, put on PFDs, grab distress signals and survival gear, and immediately abandon ship.

Fire

• Turn o engines, generators, stoves and blowers. Extinguish smoking materials.

• Fixed re suppression system, if equipped, has heat sensors that automatically flood machinery space with a fire extinguishant. Allow extinguishant to “soak” compartment for at least 15 minutes to cool hot metals or fuel before cautiously inspecting re area. Have portable re extinguishers ready. Do not breathe fumes or vapors caused by the re or extinguishant.

• If no fixed firefighting system is installed and fire is in engine compartment, discharge portable re extinguishers through the transmission cover which is typically located under the rear seat. Do not open engine hatch as this feeds oxygen to the re.

• If you have access to re, direct contents of extinguishers at base of ames, not at the top.

• Throw burning materials overboard if possible.

• Move anyone not needed for reghting operations away from the ames.

• Signal for help.

• Put on PFDs, grab distress signals and survival gear, and prepare to abandon ship.

Section 3

Emergency Procedures

Abandoning Ship

BURN HAZARD

Swim against the current or wind if you abandon ship. Leaking fuel will oat with the current and may ignite.

• When clear of danger, account for all who were on board, and help those in need.

• Use distress signal.

• Keep everyone together to make rescue easier.

Flooding, Swamping or Capsizing

• STAY WITH THE BOAT! A boat will usually oat even if there is major hull damage. Rescuers can spot a boat much easier than a head bobbing in the water.

• Signal for help.

Collision

• Account for everyone on board.

• Check for injuries.

• Inspect structural damage.

• Reduce ooding.

• Signal for help.

• STAY WITH THE BOAT!

Grounding

Action depends on how hard the boat hits bottom and whether the boat remains stranded. If it is a simple touch, you may need only to inspect the hull. If you are aground, assess the situation before reacting. In some cases, throwing the boat into reverse can cause more damage.

Basic Guidelines

• Inspect damage to hull, propulsion and steering systems.

• Check for leaks. If water is coming in, stopping the ow takes priority over getting free.

• Determine water depth all around the boat and type of bottom (sand, mud, rocks, etc.). This will help you decide which way to move the boat.

• Determine if tide, wind or current will drive the boat harder aground or will help free it.

Leaks

• Immediately switch on bilge pumps.

• Assign crew to operate manual pumps, if needed.

• If boat is taking on water, have someone take the helm while you manage damage control.

• Slow or stop to minimize inow. However, if you can keep a hole above water by maintaining speed, do so.

• If possible, patch the outside with whatever material is available.

Towing

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Towing or being towed stresses the boats, hardware and lines. Failure of any part can seriously injure people or damage the boat.

A recreational boat towing another is usually a last resort because of possible damage to one or both boats. The Coast Guard or a private salvage company is better equipped. A recreational boat may assist by standing by, and possibly keeping the disabled boat’s bow at a proper angle until help arrives. Only when conditions are ideal—that is, waters are calm, disabled boat is small, and one or both skippers know correct technique—should a recreational boat tow another.

Towing Vessel

• Be sure your boat will not run aground too.

• Because you are maneuverable and the grounded boat is not, you should pass the towline to the grounded boat.

• Use double-braided or braid-on-braid line. Never use threestrand twisted nylon; it has too much elasticity and can snap back dangerously.

• Fasten the towline as far forward as possible on the upwind or up-current side of the towing boat.

• Fastening it to the stern will restrict maneuverability of the towing boat.

• If possible, use a bridle.

• Move slowly to prevent sudden strain on slack line.

• Be ready to cast loose or cut the line if the towing situation becomes hazardous.

Vessel Being Towed

• Attach the towline to the bow eye.

• If the boat has eyebolts in the transom for pulling skiers, a towline may be attached to a small bridle hooked to both eyebolts.

• If it is necessary to be towed after being freed, keep someone at the wheel to steer.

Both Vessels

• If you attach the towline to a tting, be sure the tting is fastened with a through bolt and is reinforced on the underside.

• Creating a bridle with a line around the hull or superstructure will distribute the load over a wide area; pad pressure points. This technique can be used on both the towing and towed boat.

• Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats.

• Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat.

• Never hold a towline after it is pulled taut.

Person Overboard

• Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the person overboard.

• Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a PFD. It will serve as a marker.

• Immediately stop or slow the boat, then circle toward the victim.

• Keep person overboard on helm side so operator has the person constantly in sight.

• Approach from downwind and move alongside into the wind for pickup.

• When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to prevent dangerous propeller “windmilling.”

• As part of your emergency plan, consider what to do if you

were alone and fell overboard (e.g., wear PFD, keep signal device in PFD, attach emergency stop switch lanyard to yourself ).

Drowning

• Swim to rescue a drowning victim only as a last resort.

• Immediate resuscitation is critical! At least two people on board should be certied in CPR.

• Keep the victim warm.

• Use care in handling. Spinal injury may exist if the victim fell overboard.

• Signal for help.

Medical Emergency

• In an emergency, you may be far from professional medical assistance. Be prepared. Take a rst aid course, and carry a rst aid kit. Be aware of special conditions that may aect anyone on board.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, extremely toxic gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and unconsciousness. A poisoning victim’s skin often turns cherry red.

Have the victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops, resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses because organs are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.

Carbon Monoxide

Have the victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops, resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses because organs are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.

Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure

• Shut o engine.

• Put out an anchor to prevent drifting.

• Determine if you can x the problem yourself. See engine operator’s manual if engine is ooded.

• Signal for help.

Radio Communication

Radio is the boat operator’s main method of receiving safety information and summoning aid. VHF-FM radio is the primary means of short-range communication. Single sideband radio (SSB) is used for longer range communication.

VHF-FM Channel 16 and SSB 2182 kHz are designated for emergency use. Such situations can be categorized as:

• Emergency — “ M AYD AY, M AYD AY, MAY DAY ” — Used when a life or vessel is in imminent danger.

• Urgency — “PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” (pronounced PAHN-PAHN) — Used when a person or vessel is in some jeopardy less than indicated by a Mayday call.

• Safety — “SECURITY, SECURITY, SECURITY” (pronounced SAY-CURE-IT-TAY) — Used for navigational safety or weather warning.

An emergency situation will be hectic and there will not be time to learn proper radio procedure. LEARN WHAT TO DO BEFORE

YOU NEED TO DO IT.

If you hear a distress call, stop all radio transmissions. If you can directly assist, respond on the emergency frequency. If you cannot assist, do not transmit on that frequency. However, continue to monitor until it is obvious that help is being provided.

Distress Signals

Consult your national boating law enforcement agency.

Visual Distress Signals

• U.S. Coast Guard regulations require boats in coastal waters and the Great Lakes to carry visual distress signals for day or night use, as appropriate for the time of operation. Exempt from the day signals requirement, but not night signals, are boats less than 4.8 meters (16 feet), open sailboats less than 7.9 meters (26 feet), boats participating in organized events, and manually propelled boats.

• If you are required to have visual distress signals, at least three safety-approved pyrotechnic devices in serviceable condition must be readily accessible. They must be marked with a date showing the service life, which must not be expired.

• Carry three signals for day use and three signals for night use. Some pyrotechnic signals, such as red ares, meet both day and night use requirements.

• Store pyrotechnic signals in a cool, dry location. An orange or red watertight container prominently marked “Distress Signals” is recommended.

Other recognized visual distress signals include:

• Flames in a bucket

• Code ags November and Charlie

• Square ag and ball

• Black square and ball on orange background ag

• Orange ag (certied)

• Electric distress light (certied) - for night use only.

• Dye marker (any color)

• Person waving arms

• U.S. ensign own upside down

Audible Distress Signals

U.S. Coast Guard regulations require one hand, mouth or poweroperated whistle or horn, audible for at least a half mile.

Other recognized audible distress signals include:

• Radio communication (see Emergency Procedures - Radio Procedures

- Radio Communication)

• Radio-telegraph alarm

• Position indicating radio beacon

• Morse Code SOS (3 short, 3 long, 3 short) sounded by any means

• Fog horn sounded continuously

Basic Boating Rules

You should be aware of these rules and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water.

The rules presented in this manual are condensed and have been provided as a convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat. If you plan to travel—even for a short trip—you would be well served to contact the regional USCGA or DMV in the area where you will be boating.

Review and understand all local and state laws.

Any time two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-of-way. It is called the stand-on vessel. The vessel which does NOT have the right-of-way is called the give-way or burdened vessel.

These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and accordingly, what each vessel should do.

The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you.

The vessel which does not have the right-of-way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel. Normally, the give-way vessel should not cross in front of the stand-on vessel. Slow down or change directions briey and pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the stand-on operator can see what you are doing.

This rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says, “In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.”

Section 4

Boating Rules

Encountering Other Vessels

There are three main situations in which you may encounter other vessels and you must observe the Steering Rules in order to avoid a collision. These are:

• Meeting (you are approaching another vessel head-on)

• Crossing (you are traveling across the other vessel’s path)

• Overtaking (you are passing or being passed by another vessel)

Using the following illustration in which you are the boat in the center, you should give right-of-way to all vessels shown in the white area. In this instance, you are the give-way vessel. All vessels in the shaded area must yield to you as you are the stand-on vessel. Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other.

If you are meeting another power vessel head-on, and you are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of you has the right-of-way. Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident. You should keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t apply if both of you can clear each other by continuing your set course and speed.

When two power-driven vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel that views the crossing vessel to the starboard (right) side must give-way.

If the other vessel is to the port (left) side, maintain your course and direction, provided the other vessel gives you the rightof-way as it should.

If you are passing another vessel, you are the give-way vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed. You must stay out of its way as you clear it, altering course and speed as necessary.

Conversely, if you are being passed by another vessel, you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you.

There are three other rules to always remember when driving your boat around other vessels.

When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the operator of a powerdriven vessel is preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water vessels, the operator should sound a prolonged blast on the whistle or horn—four to six seconds.

If another vessel is around the bend, it too should sound the whistle or horn. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution.

If you navigate these type of waters, you should carry a portable air horn, which are available from local marine supply stores.

All vessels which are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered under International Rules to be shing vessels. Boats with trolling lines are not considered shing vessels.

Fishing vessels have the right-of-way, regardless of position. These vessels, however, cannot impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.

Sailing vessels should normally be given the right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:

• When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has the right-of-way.

• Sailing vessels should keep clear of any shing vessel.

• In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven vessel which can navigate only in such a channel.

The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage. The markers and buoys you will encounter have an arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass when navigating in a particular direction.

The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from seaward while the boater is going towards the port. This means that red buoys are passed on the starboard (right) side when proceeding from open water into port, and black buoys are to port (left) side. When navigating out of port, your position to the buoys should be reversed: red buoys to port and black buoys to starboard.

Many boating bodies of water are entirely within the boundaries of a single state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking Systems has been devised for these waters. This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information.

These markers are white with black letters and orange borders. The information signies speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas and general information.

Remember: Markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating authorities before driving your boat in unfamiliar waters.

(See examples of buoys and markers next page.)

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