National Legislation
Before you prepare for the water with your Quicksilver inflatable boat, check the
local legislation on any restrictions on the specific water you want to use. You
might check for sailing restrictions, speed‑restriction, restrictions on the use of
outboard engines, restrictions on the airborne sounds, etc.
General Safety Information
In order to safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and other
governmental boating regulations and restrictions, and consider the following
suggestions.
Use flotation devices. Have an approved personal flotation device of suitable
size for each person aboard (it is the law) and have it readily accessible.
Do not overload your boat. Most boats are rated and certified for maximum
load (weight) capacities (refer to your boat capacity plate). If in doubt, contact
your dealer or the boat's manufacturer.
Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular
schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat
operators should complete a boating safety course.
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 onboard 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.
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