Baja Marine Outlaw 23 - Manual (Page 17)

23 Outlaw ® 1.7
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11. M
ainTain
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onTrol
On the water there are no marked traffic lanes, no
traffic signs or lights, and boats have no turn signals.
The boat operator must keep her or hs attenton
focused not only on what's ahead but what's on the
left, rght and behnd the boat.
Observe the safety rules lsted below:
In addton:
• stablty may be substantally reduced f
equpment s added above the deck.
• Stability is substantially reduced by loose fluids
or weght wthn the hull. keep blge area as dry
as possble.
The operator must always be alert to approachng boats
(from the rear, rght and left sdes, as well as those
ahead). In addton, the operator must be on the lookout
for people n the water, partally submerged debrs, and
other navgatonal hazards such as rocks, sand bars,
and dangerous currents, to name a few.
your passengers are relyng on you to operate and
maneuver the boat safely so that they are not n danger
of gong overboard. If you turn too quckly, ncrease or
decrease speed abruptly, your passengers are at rsk of
beng thrown overboard or thrown about the boat.
When vsblty becomes mpared because of weather,
tme of day or hgh bow angle you must slow down so
that you have sufficient time to react if an emergency
occurs. nearby boats face smlar rsks n avodng a
collson wth you.
G
eneral
c
onsiDeraTions
• know how your boat handles under dfferent
condtons. Recognze your lmtatons and the boat's
lmtatons. Modfy speed n keepng wth weather,
sea and traffic conditions.
• Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of operatng
your boat n case you are unable to do so.
• you are responsble for passengers' actons. If they
place themselves or the boat n danger mmedately
correct them.
12. W
eaTher
There are four desgn categores of boats based
upon ther ablty to wthstand wnd and sea or water
condtons:
a. Ocean
Wnd speed: above 40 knots (46 mph)
Wave heght: above 4 meters (13 feet)
Boat may be used for extended ocean voyages.
B. Offshore
Maxmum wnd speed: 40 knots (46 mph)
Maxmum wave heght: 4 meters (13 feet)
Boat can be used offshore, but not for extended
ocean voyages.
C. Inshore
Maxmum wnd speed: 27 knots (31 mph)
Maxmum wave heght: 2 meters (6.5 feet)
Boat use s lmted to coastal waters, large bays,
estuares, lakes and rvers.
Distribute passengers and gear as uniformly as
possible from front to rear and left to right.
The manufacturer's load rating is the maximum
allowed under calm conditions.
Reduce boat loading if weather, water or other
conditions are adverse.
!
WARNING
Death or serious injury can result if you fail to observe
these safety rules:
• Anyone who controls the boat must have taken
a boating safety course and have been trained in
the proper operation of the boat.
• Always operate the boat at speeds that will not
put people or property in danger.
• Be constantly aware of conditions in all directions
when underway and before turning.
• Reduce speed, use a lookout to identify 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 a small boat or
damage moored boats or other property. You are
responsible for damage caused by your wake.
!
WARNING