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any time the boat is running can potentially expose individuals to
CO poisoning as well.
• Never ride on the ski platform or hold on to the ski platform while
in the water during engine operation, including at idle.
Carbon monoxide fumes are expelled from the lower transom
areas of your boat and can cause death or serious illness.
See the Common Sense Approach section following for
more details.
• Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The tower is intended for
towing only as noted.
• Make sure that everyone knows and uses approved skiing/
wakeboarding hand signals and adheres to common skiing,
wakeboarding and boating courtesy. Inexperienced skiers might
not know that there are waterskiing hand signals, similar to
bicycle and motorcycle hand signals, that can be used
while skiing. For example, giving a thumbs up or palm facing
up signal while motioning upwards means “speed up,” and the
opposite, thumbs down or palms facing down, means “slow
down.” There are also signals for speed—turn right, turn left,
stop—and signals for when you are down in the water. Learning
these help the water skier communicate with the boat over the
loud roar of the engine. The best way to utilize these signals
is by having a spotter. Many states require at least two people
be aboard the boat while towing a skier—one driver and one
spotter. Having a spotter to watch the water skier allows the
driver of the boat to concentrate on the water in front of and
around the boat. The spotter watches the water skier and
communicates hand signals to the driver and also can alert the
driver when the skier falls.
• Give immediate assistance to anyone who falls because they
are vulnerable and may not be seen by other boaters. Approach
individuals in the water from the leeward side (opposite the
wind) and turn OFF the engine prior to reaching them. Propellers
and engine exhaust are only part of the potential problem for
someone in the water. Be aware that propellers may continue
to turn for a period of time after the engine is shut OFF, and the
edges are often sharp enough to easily cut skin or break bones.
• Ski and wakeboard only in acceptable areas.
Avoid restricted areas.
• The above mandates are not all-inclusive. It is the boater’s
responsibility to operate the boat in a safe fashion and become
familiar with any and all rules and regulations governing
boat operation.
Do not tow more than two (2) persons at one time on a tow tower.
The tow tower approved for use on your boat should be used only
for water skis, wakeboards, surfboards or recreational two-person
towables, and not for parasailing, kite flying or towing other boats.
Do not add any attachments that are not approved for use on your
MasterCraft boat. Do not climb on, sit on, stand on, jump off of or
dive off of the tower. Never allow passengers to sit behind the tow
rope attachment point. Never allow loose tow rope ends to dangle.
Always be certain that all bolts are in place and tight before and
during use. When the tower is up, watch for low obstacles such as
tree limbs, bridges or power lines.
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