Sea Ray 175 Sport Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 17)

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SECTION 1 • SAFETY

175 Sport

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

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

11. MAINTAIN CONTROL

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 his attention

focused not only on what’s ahead but what’s on the

left, right and behind the boat.

The operator must always be alert to approaching

boats (from the rear, right and left sides, as well as

those ahead). There can be people in the water,

partially submerged debris, and other navigational

hazards such as rocks, sand bars, dangerous

currents, to name a few.

Your passengers are relying on you to operate and

maneuver the boat safely so that they are not in

danger of going overboard. If you turn to quickly,

increase or decrease speed abruptly, your

passengers are at risk of being thrown overboard

or thrown about the boat.

When visibility becomes impaired because of

weather, time of day or high bow angle you must

slow down so that you have sufficient time to react

if an emergency occurs. Nearby boats face similar

risks in avoiding a collision with you.

10. STABILITY

Your boat was manufactured to specific stability and

flotation standards for the capacity shown on the

certification plate. Any increase from the

recommended load capacities will put your boat in

jeopardy of capsizing, swamping and/or sinking.

IN ADDITION:

• Stability may be substantially reduced if

equipment is added above the deck.

• Stability is substantially reduced by loose fluids

or weight within the hull. Keep bilge area as dry

as possible, and close all openings, hatches and

windows in rough weather.

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