Yamaha 212X (2016), 212SS (2016) Owner's/operator's Manual
2016 Y amaha Boat
212X
212SS
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before operating this boat.
U.S.A. Edition
LIT-18626-11-02
F2J-F8199-15
Read this manual carefully before operating this boat. This manual should stay
with the boat if it is sold.
Important manual information
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP:
To the owner
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha boat. This
owner’s/operator’s manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding
of these simple instructions will help you to
obtain maximum enjoyment from your new
Yamaha. If you have any questions about the
operation or maintenance of your boat, please
consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/operator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this boat and should remain with
it even if the boat is subsequently sold.
212X/212SS
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2015 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, May 2015
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-18626-11-02
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
boat or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
Table of contents
General and important labels.............1
Identification number records...........1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number.......................................1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ...1
Engine serial numbers ..................1
Emission control information............2
Approval labels of emission
control certificate........................2
Manufactured date labels..............3
Star labels (4-star models)............3
Important labels................................5
Warning labels ..............................7
Other labels.................................10
Safety information.............................11
Limitations on who may operate
the boat.............. ....... ...... ............11
Cruising limitations .........................12
Operational requirements...............13
Required equipment.......................14
Additional equipment
recommendations........................14
Hazard information.........................15
Boat characteristics........................15
Night operation...............................16
Wakeboarding and water-skiing.....17
Rules of the road............................18
To get more boating safety
information ..................................22
Enjoy your boat responsibly...........22
Main switches ............................. 32
Remote control levers... ...... ........ 32
Steering ...................................... 34
Tilt lever ...................................... 35
Instrument operation...................... 36
Speedometer ................................. 36
Multi-function tachometers............. 36
Tachometers............................... 36
LCD............................................. 37
System menu (LCD) ................... 40
Warnings........................................ 46
Warning definition table .............. 46
Engine overheat warning
system ..................................... 46
Engine oil pressure low
warning.................................... 47
Check engine warning................ 47
Low/high battery voltage
warning.................................... 47
Low fuel level warning ................ 47
Switches......................................... 48
Blower switch......... ....... ...... ...... .. 48
Bilge pump switch....................... 48
Courtesy light switch................... 48
Navigation and anchor lights
switch....................................... 48
Horn switch................................. 49
Ballast switch (212X) .................. 49
No-wake mode/cruise assist
switch....................................... 51
Switch circuit breakers................ 54
Accessory outlet............................. 55
Stereo system................................ 55
Description.........................................23
Boat glossary .................................23
Location of main components ........24
Exterior components ...................24
Stern components.......................27
Helm components .......................28
Engine components ....................29
Control function operation...............31
Boat control functions.....................31
Engine shut-off switch.................31
Battery switch..............................31
Equipment operation ....................... 57
Seats.............................................. 57
Driver’s seat................................ 58
Passenger’s seat (212SS).......... 59
Engine hood................................... 60
Storage compartments................... 60
Anchor storage compartment ..... 60
Front underseat storage
compartments.......................... 61
Ski locker .................................... 61
Rear underseat storage
compartment (starboard) ......... 62
Table of contents
Rear underseat storage
compartment (port)...................63
Glove compartment.....................63
Port console storage
compartment............................64
Wet storage compartment...........65
Walk-through..................................66
Front walk-through ......................66
Rear walk-through.......................66
Windshield......................................66
Stern light.......................................67
Bow ladder .....................................70
Swim platform and stern ladde r .....71
Side table........... ....... ...... ...... ......72
Wakeboard tower (212X)...............73
Collapsing and setting up the
wakeboard tower......................74
Bimini top (212X)............................75
Setting up the bimini top..............75
Storing the bimini top ..................77
Trailering with the bimini top .......78
Removing the bimini top..............78
Installing the bimini top................79
Bimini top (212SS) .........................79
Setting up the bimini top..............79
Storing the bimini top in the
upright position.........................80
Storing the bimini top in the fully
collapsed position......... ...... ......81
Trailering with the bimini top .......82
Removing the bimini top..............82
Installing the bimini top................82
Operation and handling
requirements......................................83
Fuel requirement............................83
Fuel.............................................83
Engine oil requirement ...................84
Engine oil ....................................84
Draining the bilge water .................86
Draining the bilge water on
land ..........................................86
Draining the bilge water on
water ........................................88
First-time operation ........................ 90
Engine break-in.............................. 90
Pre-operation checks....................... 91
Pre-operation checklis t ............... 91
Pre-operation check points ............ 92
Pre-launch checks ......................92
Steering system checks.............. 92
Remote control lever checks ...... 92
Fire extinguisher check...............93
Access port cap check................ 94
Jet intake checks ........................ 95
Fuel system checks .................... 95
Engine oil level check ................. 95
Battery check.............................. 96
Bilge water check........................ 97
Drain plug check......................... 97
Blower switch check ........... ...... .. 98
Navigation and anchor lights
switch check ............................ 98
Horn switch check....................... 99
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
check ....................................... 99
Post-launch checks..................... 99
Engine shut-off switch check ...... 99
Cooling water pilot outlet
check ..................................... 100
Fuel level check........................ 100
Operation......................................... 101
Driving your boat.......................... 101
Getting to know your boat......... 101
Learning to operate your boat... 101
Starting the engines.................. 101
Stopping the engines................ 104
Leaving a dock.......................... 104
Turning the boat........................ 104
Boating with passengers........... 106
Stopping the boat...................... 107
Boarding from the water ........... 107
Boarding from the bow.............. 108
Boarding from a dock or landing
jetty........................................ 108
Docking..................................... 108
Beaching................................... 109
Anchoring.................................. 110
Crossing wakes and swells....... 110
Post-operation checks ................. 111
Table of contents
Trailering ..........................................113
Trailering the boat ........................113
Hitch..........................................113
Trailering checklist ....................113
Backing your trailer ...................114
Launching..................................115
Loading .....................................115
Lifting.........................................116
Care and storage .............................117
Post-operation care......................117
Flushing the cooling system.. ....117
Cleaning the boat......................118
Basic stain guide.......................120
Battery care...............................121
Long-term storage........................122
Fuel system...............................122
Lubrication.................................122
Grease points............................122
Maintenance...................................124
Maintenance.................................124
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit.....................................124
Removing and installing the
engine covers.........................124
Periodic maintenance chart.......126
Checking the fuel system..........127
Checking the air filters...............128
Engine oil and oil filters .............129
Checking the steering cables....130
Checking the remote control
levers......................................130
Checking the shift gate
mechanisms...........................131
Checking the sacrificial
anodes ...................................132
Maintaining the battery..............132
Jet pump clean-out
procedure............................... 140
Jump-starting............................ 141
Fuse replacement..................... 142
Running on one engine............. 144
Towing the boat ........................ 144
Consumer information................... 145
Limited warranty............... ...... ...... 145
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..................................... 148
Sample float plan ......................... 149
Index............................................... 150
Specifications................................134
Specifications...............................134
Trouble recovery .............................137
Troubleshooting ...........................137
Troubleshooting chart ...............137
Emergency procedures ................140
General and important labels
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MODEL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
PRI-I.D.
Identification number records
Record your Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and
engine serial numbers in the spac es provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts from your
Yamaha Boat Dealer. Also record and keep
these ID numbers in a separate p lace in case
your boat is stolen.
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label attached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 60 for engine hood opening and closing
procedures.)
1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped into the right rear corner
of the hull.
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1 Hull Identification Number (HIN)
Engine serial numbers
The engine serial numbers are stamped on a
label attached to each engine unit. (See page
60 for engine hood opening and closing procedures.)
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1 Engine serial number
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General and important labels
Port side
Starboard side
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: MFI
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES.
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
FELS(HC+NOx / CO): g/kW-hr
TROLLING SPEED: rpm
FUEL: UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE
MAX POWER: kW
SPARK PLUG:
VALVE LASH (mm) IN: EX:
DISPLACEMENT: liters
SPARK PLUG GAP (mm):
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
Emission control information
These engines conform to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for
marine SI engines applicable at the time of
manufacture.
The 4-star labels are affixed to models that
meet the Air Resources Board’s emission
standards for 4-star models. (See page 3 for
information on the star labels.)
Star labels are not affixed to 3-star models.
These engines are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline.
Approval labels of emission control
certificate
These labels are attached to each engin e unit
and to the inside of the engine compartment.
(See page 60 for engine hood opening and
closing procedures and page 124 for engine
cover removal and installation procedures.)
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1 Emission control information label
3-star models
4-star models
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY:
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES.
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
THIS VESSEL MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS.
FELS (HC+NOx/CO): g/kW-hr
TROLLING SPEED: rpm
FUEL: UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE
CERTIFIED COMPONENTS: DNCNPLINEME1, DATWPMDRN212, DYMXPTANKF2J
MAX POWER: kW
SPARKPLUG:
VALVELASH (mm)/IN: EX:
DISPLACEMENT: liters
SPARK PLUG GAP (mm):
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
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1 Emission control information label
General and important labels
Star labels (4-star models)
This boat is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See below
for a description of your particular label.
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1 Star label location
Manufactured date labels
These labels are attached to each engine
unit. (See page 60 for engine hood opening
and closing procedures and page 124 for engine cover removal and installation procedures.)
1 Manufactured date label
1 Star label location
One Star - Low Emission
The one-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal
Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001
exhaust emission standards. Engines meet ing these standards have 75% lower emissions than conventional carbureted two-
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General and important labels
stroke engines. These engines are equivalent
to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine
engines.
Four Stars - Super Ultra Low Emission
The four-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Sterndrive
Two Stars - Very Low Emission
The two-star label identifies engines that meet
the Air Resources Board’s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 20% lower emissions
than One Star-Low Emission engines.
and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust
emission standards. Personal Watercraft and
Outboard marine engines may also comply
with these standards. Engines meeting these
standards have 90% lower emissions than
One Star-Low Emission engines.
Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines that
meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal
Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008
exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive
and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 exhaust emission standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 65% lower emissions
than One Star-Low Emission engines.
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General and important labels
Important labels
Read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional information,
contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
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3-star models
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4-star models
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Warning labels
If any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer for a replaceme nt.
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212X
Improper use of the ballast system can
overload the boat, causing poor handling and
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increased risk of swamping.
Ballast system adds 750 lb (340 kg) when full.
Include this weight when making sure your
load does not exceed the weight shown on
the Maximum Capacities Label.
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212X
Drain ballast completely before trailering the
boat to reduce the risk of a towing accident.
The Increased weight of ballast can cause
unsafe towing conditions due to negative
tongue weight, including decreased tow
vehicle stability and greater chance of a
runaway trailer that has come off the hitch.
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Other labels
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All applicable electrical system components installed as
original equipment meet appropriate U.S.C.G. requirements
for ignition protection. (Ref. 33 CFR 183.410 and 183.440)
YAMAHA 60E-83627-00
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212X 212SS
1817
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
PERSONS OR
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1740 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA JET BOAT MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC.
MODEL: VONORE, TN
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.
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1670
NATIONAL MARINE
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
LBS.
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
PERSONS OR
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1840 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA JET BOAT MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC.
MODEL: VONORE, TN
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.
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1670
NATIONAL MARINE
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
LBS.
The safe use and operation of this boat is
dependent upon the use of proper operating techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise
of the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
operating the boat.
● Before operating the boat, read the own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation Instruction card, and all labels on the boat .
Also, watch the Basic Orientation Video
provided with your boat. These materials
should give you an understanding of the
boat and its operation.
● Never allow anyone to operate this boat un-
til they too have read this owner’s/operator’s manual, the Operation Instruction
card, and all labels, and, if possible,
watched the Basic Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help reinforce
the information contained in these materials.
Safety information
Limitations on who may
operate the boat
● Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know the operator age and training requirements for your state. A boating safety
course is recommended and may be required in your state. You can find local rules
by contacting the United States Coast
Guard (USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, or your
local Power Squadron.
● This boat is designed to carry the operator,
up to 8 passengers, and cargo. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more
than 9 persons (or 8 persons if the wakeboarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
ride in the boat at any time. Weight distribution affects performance. Keep weight in
the boat low and evenly distributed from
side-to-side and bow-to-stern. Remove any
unnecessary cargo and store it on shore.
Maximum load (212X):
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
passengers:
789 kg (1740 lb): ballast is empty
449 kg (990 lb): ballast is full
Total weight of operator and passengers:
758 kg (1670 lb): ballast is empty
418 kg (920 lb): ballast is full
Maximum load (212SS):
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
passengers:
835 kg (1840 lb)
Total weight of operator and passengers:
758 kg (1670 lb)
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Safety information
90 cm (3 ft)
Cruising limitations
● Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that
limit your visibility or block your vision of
others.
● Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance from people, objects,
and other watercraft.
● Do not follow directly behind other water-
craft.
● Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water.
● Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going.
● Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
● Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats do not have brakes.
● Do not pull the remote control levers back to
idle when trying to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer. Always
check throttle, shift, and steering controls
for proper operation before starting boat.
● Operate within your limits and avoid ag-
gressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of
loss of control, ejection, and collision.
● This is a high-performance boat—not a toy.
Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can
increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes
or waves.
● Do not operate the boat in rough water, bad
weather, or when visibility is poor; this may
lead to an accident causing injury or death.
Be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of weather forecasts and the
prevailing weather conditions before setting
out in your boat.
● Never operate in water that is less than
90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
boat, otherwise you increase your chance
of hitting a submerged object, which could
result in injury.
● Leave a “float plan” with a responsible per-
son on shore. Tell where you plan to go and
when you plan to arrive, and provide a description of your boat. Advise this person if
your plans change and also when you arrive to prevent false alarms. A sample float
plan is included on page 149.
● Follow navigation rules and state and local
laws that apply to your boat.
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Safety information
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Operational requirements
● All riders must wear a Coast Guard-ap-
proved personal flotation device (PFD).
1 PFD
● Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your boat. Restraining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water.
● Footwear is recommended.
● Never operate the boat after consuming al-
cohol or taking drugs.
● For reasons of safety and proper care of the
boat, always perform the pre-operation
checks listed on page 91 before operating
the boat.
● Passengers must always sit in a designated
seating area, place feet on the deck, and
hold on to the handgrips, handrails, or
straps when the boat is in motion.
● Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
● Do not attempt to modify this boat.
Modifications to your boat may reduc e safety and reliability, and render the boat unsafe
or illegal to use.
● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
the PFD and keep it free from the steering
wheel or other controls so that the engines
stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) could result in a runaway
boat if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) and the main switch keys to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
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2
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
● Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
hard to see and you could accidentally hit
someone in the water.
● Avoid being hit by another boat. You should
always take responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for
you. If they do not see you, or you maneuver more quickly than other boaters expect,
you risk a collision.
● Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the
road”, and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. (See “Rules of the road”
on page 18.)
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Safety information
Required equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regulations which describe minimum standards of
safety. You must comply with these regulations, which apply to boats like your boat
which are less than 26 feet long.
● Personal flotation devices (PFD):
Type I, II, or III as required for all people on
board (see “Operational requirements” for
more information), plus at least one Type IV
(throwable type).
● Fire extinguisher:
At least one B-1 type hand-held portable
fire extinguisher.
● Visual distress signals:
It is recommended that a USCG-approved
pyrotechnic device be stored on your boat.
A mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact your Yamaha Boat Dealer
or the Coast Guard for more information.
● Sound signalling device:
Your boat is equipped with a horn that can
be used to signal other boats. See “Rules of
the road” for more information.
● Navigation lights:
Your boat is equipped with navigation lights
for use between sunset and sunrise, and
during periods of reduced visibility, such as
fog. Be sure these lights are working and
are turned on when necessary (see pages
48 and 67 for more information).
Additional equipment
recommendations
The following equipment can help make your
boating experience safer and more enjoyable:
● Mooring fenders and lines.
● Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type
anchor and line that is at least 6 times the
depth of the water where you will drop anchor are recommended).
● Manual-type bilge pump.
● First-aid kit.
● Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
● Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
● Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat hook
on the other end).
● Spare parts, such as fuses.
● Navigation charts for the waters where you
will be boating.
● Tow-rope.
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Safety information
Hazard information
Never start the engines or let them run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate the boat in an open area.
It is also important to have the engines off
when anyone is using the ladder on models
equipped with one because of the carbon
monoxide in the exhaust gases coming from
underneath the step.
Boat characterist ics
● Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the remote
control levers completely back to i dle or the
neutral position produces only minimum
thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above
trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing
ability to steer without throttle. You may still
have some turning ability immediately after
moving the remote control levers back to
idle, but once the engines slow down, the
boat will no longer respond to steering
wheel input until you apply throttle again or
you reach a trolling speed. Practice turning
in an open area without obstructions until
you have a good feel for the maneuver.
● This Yamaha boat is water-jet propelled.
The pumps are directly connected to the
engines. This means that the jet thrust will
produce some movement whenever the engines are running. The boat has a “neutral”
position, but since the boat is always producing thrust while the engines are running,
some forward or reverse movement may
occur.
● Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat above trolling speed
as it could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the steering wheel or other parts of the boat. This could increase the
risk of serious injury. It could also damage
the shift mechanisms.
● Reverse can be used to slow down or stop
during slow-speed maneuvering, such as
when docking. Once the engines are idling,
shift to reverse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.
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Safety information
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● Keep away from the intake grates while the
engines are on. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, or PFD straps can become
entangled in moving parts, resulting in severe injury or drowning.
● Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzles while the engines are running. Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the
jet pumps.
1 Intake grate
2 Jet thru st n o z zle
● Stop the engines and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch before removing
any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet intakes. (See page
140 for more information.)
Night operation
When using your boat before dawn or after
dusk, you must have both bow and stern
lights operating. When at anchor in the dark,
the stern light must be lit. See pages 48 and
67 for instructions.
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Safety information
Wakeboarding and water-skiing
You can use the boat to tow the wakeboarder
or water-skier, using the ski tow hook provided.
It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be
alert to the safety of the wakeboarder or water-skier and others. Know and follow all state
and local regulations in effect for the waters in
which you will be operating.
The following are some important considerations for minimizing risks while pulling a
wakeboarder or water-skier.
● The wakeboarder or water-skier should
wear an approved PFD, preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see
the person being pulled.
● The wakeboarder or water-skier should
wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body
cavities as a result of falling into the water or
while reboarding. Normal swimwear does
not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina. The person being pulled should wear a wetsuit
bottom or clothing that provides equivalent
protection. Such clothing includes thick,
tightly woven, sturdy, and snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include
spandex or similar fabrics, like those used
in bicycle shorts.
● A second person should be on board as a
spotter to watch the wakeboarder or waterskier; in most states, it is required by law.
Let the person being pulled direct the operator’s control of speed and direction with
hand signals. Be sure the seat is locked in
place (see page 57) before getting underway.
● When preparing to pull the wakeboarder or
water-skier, operate the boat at the slowest
possible speed until the boat is well away
from the person being pulled and slack in
the tow-rope is taken up. Make sure that the
rope is not looped around anything.
After checking that the wakeboarder or water-skier is ready and that there is no traffic
or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to
raise the person.
● Make smooth, wide turns. The boat is capa-
ble of very sharp turns, which co uld exceed
the abilities of the wakeboarder or waterskier. Keep the person being pulled at least
50 m (164 ft), about twice the distance of a
standard tow-rope, away from any potential
hazard.
● The operators of boats and other watercraft
may not be aware that you are pulling a
wakeboarder or water-skier. Together with
the spotter, pay attention to others around
you and cruise at safe speeds.
● Be alert to the hazard of the tow-rope han-
dle snapping back at the boat when the
wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is unable to get up.
See pages 7 and 73 for wakeboard tower use.
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Safety information
Rules of the road
Your Yamaha boat is legally considered a
powerboat. Operation of the boat must be
in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it
is used.
Just as there are rules that apply when you
are driving on streets and highways, th ere are
waterway rules that apply when you are operating your boat. These rules are used internationally, and are also enforced by the United
States Coast Guard and local agencies. You
should be aware of these rules, and follow
them whenever you encounter another vessel
on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same
as the International Rules of the Road. The
rules presented here in this owner’s/operator’s manual are condensed, and have been
provided for your convenience only. Consult
your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set
of rules governing the waters in which you w ill
be operating your boat.
Steering and sailing rules
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that
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 what each vessel should do.
Stand-on vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty
to continue its course and speed, except to
avoid an immediate collision. When yo u maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel
will be able to determine how best to avoid
you.
Give-way vessel
The vessel which does not have the right-ofway has the duty to take positive and timely
action to stay out of the way of the stand-on
vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front
of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should
slow down or change directions briefly and
pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the operator of
the other vessel can see what you are doing.
The General Prudential Rule regarding the
right-of-way is that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has the right-of-way.
Both boats must avoid the collision.
In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both
vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
case, both vessels become give-way vessels.
Rules when encountering vessels
There are three main situations that you may
encounter with other vessels which could lead
to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed:
Meeting: you are approaching another vessel
head-on.
Crossing: you are traveling across another
vessel’s path.
Overtaking: you are passing or being passed
by another vessel.
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In the following illustration, your boat is in the
center. You should give the right-of-way to
any vessels shown in the white area (you are
the give-way vessel). Any vessels i n the shaded area must yield to you (they are the giveway vessels). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other.
Meeting
If you are meeting another power-driven vessel head-on, and are close enough to run the
risk of collision, neither of you has the right-ofway. Both of you should alter course to avoid
an accident. You should keep the other vessel
on your port (left) side. This rule does not apply if both of you will clear one another if you
continue on your set course and speed.
Crossing
When two power-driven vessels are crossing
each other’s path close enough to run the risk
of collision, the vessel which has the other on
the starboard (right) side must keep out of the
way of the other. If the other vessel is on your
starboard (right) side, you must keep out of its
way; you are the give-way vessel. If the other
vessel is on your port (left) side, remember
that you should maintain course and direction,
provided the other vessel gives you the rightof-way, as it should.
Overtaking
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 until you
are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is
passing you, you should maintain you r speed
and direction so that the other vessel can
steer itself around you.
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Other special situations
There are three other rules you should be
aware of when operating your boat around
other vessels.
Narrow channels and bends
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 of four to six seconds on the
horn. If another vessel is around the bend, it
too should sound the horn. Even if no reply is
heard, however, the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution.
Fishing vessel right-of-way
All vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls
are considered to be “fishing vessels” under
the International Rules. Vessels with trolling
lines are not considered fishing vessels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way regardless
of position. Fishing vessels cannot, however,
impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.
Sailing vessel right-of-way
Sailing vessels should normally be given the
right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
(1) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the
power-driven vessel, the power-driven
vessel has the right-of-way.
(2) Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
fishing vessel.
(3) In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel
should not hamper the safe passage of a
power-driven vessel that can navigate
only in such a channel.
Reading buoys and other markers
The waters of the United States are marked
for safe navigation by the lateral system of
buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers
have an arrangement of shapes, colors, num -
bers, and lights to show which side of the
buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction. The markings on
these buoys are oriented from the perspective
of being entered from seaward (the boater is
going towards the harbor). Red buoys are
passed on your starboard (right) side when
proceeding from open water into port, and
black buoys are to your port (left) side. An
easy way to remember the meaning of the
colors is the phrase “red right returning.”
When navigating out of the harbor, your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed; red buoys should be to port and black
buoys to starboard.
Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular
state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
System has been devised for these waters.
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This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to sh ow regulatory or advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange borders. They signify
speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.
Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating authorities before riding your boat in unfamiliar waters.
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To get more boating safety
information
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the following.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs
US Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org
Other sources
You can find local rules by contacting the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or your local Power Squadron.
Boat Education and Training
The Online Boating Safety Course, available
through the watercraft section of the yamahamotor.com website, is a free, 50-question
learning course available to the public. Upon
successful completion of 80 percent or better,
the user can request a certificate of completion by mail or can download one immediately. The Online Boating Safety Course,
provided by the Boat/US Foundation, is approved by the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and
recognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the education requirement for those states that recognize nonproctored, NASBLA-approved courses.
Enjoy your boat responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when operating your boat with others and with nature. So
your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, waters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you are boating,
think of yourself as the guest of those around
you. Remember, for example, that the sound
of your boat may be music to you, but it could
be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to shoreline
homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other
wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance
from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, operate slowly and
obey all laws.
Remember that pollution can be harmful to
the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
where a spill could cause damage to nature.
Keep your surroundings pleasant for the people and wildlife that share the waterways:
don’t litter!
When you go boating responsibly, with respect and courtesy for others, you help ensure that our waterways stay open for the
enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities.
The Online Boating Safety Course:
http://www.boatus.org/
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Description
Boat glossary
TERM DEFINITION
Bow The front part of the boat.
Deck The “floor” or upper structure which covers the hull.
Give-way The vessel which must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet.
Gunwale The meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge around the
boat. Pronounced “gunnel.”
Hatch An opening in the deck which provides access below.
Helm The steering console.
Hull The basic part of the boat; the underside.
Lanyard The cord or tether that connects the operator to the engine shut-off
switch so the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm.
PFD A personal flotation device, also known as “life jacket.”
Planing Traveling at a speed fast enough so the boat has leveled out and is
skimming on top of the water. There is a wake.
Port The left side of the boat.
Stand-on The vessel with the right-of-way when two boats meet.
Starboard The right side of the boat.
Stern The back part of the boat.
Sub-planing Traveling at a medium speed. The bow of the boat is out of the water,
but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Transom The vertical part of the stern.
Trolling Traveling at idle speed, u sing little or no throttle. The boat is down in the
water and it is not leaving a wake.
Wake The visible track of disturbed water that the boat leaves behind as it
moves in the water.
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Exterior components
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Location of main components
1 Bow ladder (page 70)
2 Bow light (page 48)
3 Front starboard seat (front) (page 57)
4 Speaker
5 Handrail
6 Front starboard seat (rear) (page 57, 61)
7 GPS antenna
8 Windshield (page 66)
9 Driver’s seat (page 58)
10 Mirror
11 Wakeboard tower rack
12 Handgrip
13 Bimini top (page 75)
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14 Rear starboard seat (page 57, 62)
15 Strap
16 Tow pylon
17 Rear center seat (page 57, 60)
18 Wakeboard tower (page 73)
19 Bow eye
20 Anchor storage compartment (page 60)
21 Front port seat (front) (page 57)
22 Front port seat (rear) (page 57, 61)
23 Cleat
24 Ski locker (page 61)
25 Glove compartment (page 63)
26 F uel tank filler cap (page 83)
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