RAVE Sports Waterboggan 12 - Manual (Page 8)

Your equipment and your tow rope
:
Maximum Number of Riders 1 2 3 4 5
Average Weight of Riders 170 Lbs. 340 Lbs. 510 Lbs. 680 Lbs. 850 Lbs.
Average Rope Tensile Strength 1500 Lbs. 2375 Lbs. 3350 Lbs. 4100 Lbs. 6000 Lbs.
• Refer to the printed information on your respective towable for maximum
number of riders, weight limit and rope strength.
• Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check tube and attachment point prior
to each use. Do not use if damaged.
• Always wear a U.S. Guard Type III (PFD) vest.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with
hardware designed for pulling. Refer to your watercraft manual for
instructions on proper tow rope attachment.
• Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released, it
can snap back into the watercraft. Warn all riders and occupants of the
danger of the rope recoil.
• When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury.
Passengers can be hit or become entangled in the rope.
• Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not use tow rope if
frayed, knotted or damaged. Replace when signs of excessive
deterioration are indicated by discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling
or other obvious signs of wear on the rope or hardware.
• Use proper tow rope for the activity.
• Ensure rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out or during use.
• Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when engine is running,
even in neutral. Should rope become entangled in propeller, SHUT OFF
ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
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