Sea Ray 425 Sundancer Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 22)

40 Sundancer

(425 Sundancer

)

1.10

SECTION 1 • SAFETY

of the tide times where appropriate.

If you are in an unfamiliar area without knowledge

of the hazards, proceed very slowly and have

someone watch for hazards.

Let others know where you are going. A float

plan describes your intended cruising course and

itinerary, boat description, and your expected time

and date of return. Give the float plan to a friend or

relative, so they can give the information to a

national boat agency, like the U.S. Coast Guard, in

the event you fail to return.

14. WATER SPORTS

A. SWIMMING

• Do not permit anyone to swim from a moving

boat, or a boat with an engine running.

• Many localities prohibit swimming from boats

except in designated areas.

• Make sure boat’s engines are turned off before

allowing people to swim anywhere near your

boat. Shut the engine OFF and remove the key

from the ignition switch so that nobody will

accidentally start the engine while swimmers

are nearby.

• Turn off engines when taking swimmers or

skiers aboard or when they are entering the

water. Never permit use of the transom or

swim platform while engines are running.

• Slow down and look for swimmers or skiers

when cruising in an area where there might be

persons in the water.

B. SKIING

While it is unlikely that anyone would ski behind

your 40 DA, it is advised that you become familiar

with water skiing safety and hand signals. You will,

on occasion, find yourself in the vicinity of water

skiing activity.

• Anyone who water skis must know how to swim.

• Never drive the boat directly behind a water

skier. At 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5

seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was 60

meters (200 feet) in front.

• Keep a downed skier in sight and on the

operator’s side of the boat when approaching

the skier. Never back up to anyone in the water.

• Learn the signals to communicate with a skier.

The skier is to control the boat through hand

signals (Fig. 1.10.1).

Turn – Arm raised, circle with index finger

extended.

Skier in Water – Extend one ski vertically out

of water.

Back to Dock – Pat top of head.

Cut Motor – Draw finger across throat.

Slow Down – Thumb pointed down or palm

down, move hand up and down.

Faster – Thumb pointed up or palm up, move

hand up and down.

OK – Raise arm and form a circle with thumb

and index finger.

Stop – Raise arm with palm vertical and

facing forward.

SKIING SIGNALS

(FIG. 1.10.1)

TURN TURN RIGHT

TURN LEFT STOP

GO SLOWERGO FASTER

OK AFTER FALL

SKIER IN WATER CUT MOTOR

BACK TO DOCK

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