Mercury 250 Specifications download pdf (Page 35)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat

operators should complete a boating safety course. Courses are

offered in the U.S.A. by 1) the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2) the

Power Squadron, 3) the Red Cross, and 4) your state boating law

enforcement agency. Inquiries may be made to the Boating

Hotline, 1‑800‑368‑5647 or the Boat U.S. Foundation information

number 1‑800‑336‑BOAT.

Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Do not allow

anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended

for such use. This includes the back of seats, gunwales, transom,

bow, decks, raised fishing seats, any rotating fishing seat; or

anywhere that an unexpected acceleration, sudden stopping,

unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden boat movement could

cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the boat.

Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it

is the law). Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and greatly

reduces your ability to react quickly.

Prepare other boat operators. Instruct at least one other person on

board in the basics of starting and operating the outboard, and boat

handling, in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.

Passenger boarding. Stop the engine whenever passengers are

boarding, unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat. Just

shifting the outboard into neutral is not sufficient.

Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain

a proper lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an

unobstructed view particularly to the front. No passengers, load,

or fishing seats should block the operator's view when operating

the boat above idle speed.

Never drive your boat directly behind a water‑skier in case the skier

falls. As an example, your boat traveling at 40 km/h (25 MPH) will

overtake a fallen skier 61 m (200 ft) in front of you in 5 seconds.

Watch fallen skiers. When using your boat for waterskiing or similar

activities, always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator's side

of the boat while returning to assist the skier. The operator should

always have the down skier in sight and never back up to the skier

or anyone in the water.

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