Yamaha VXS: VXR User Manual

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Safety information

Make sure that the rope is not looped

around anything.

After checking that the skier is ready and

that there is no traffic or other obstacles, ap-

ply enough throttle to raise the skier.

● Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is

capable of very sharp turns, which could ex-

ceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier

at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the dis-

tance of a standard ski rope, from any po-

tential hazard.

● Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle

snapping back at the watercraft when the

skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.

● Towing heavy or bulky objects other than

skiers, such as another boat or watercraft,

can cause loss of steering control and cre-

ate a hazardous condition. If you must tow

another boat in an emergency situation, op-

erate slowly and cautiously.

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Rules of the Road

Your Yamaha watercraft is legally consid-

ered a powerboat. Operation of the water-

craft must be in accordance with the rules

and regulations governing the waterway

on which it is used.

Just as there are rules that apply when you

are driving on streets and highways, there are

waterway rules that apply when you are oper-

ating your watercraft. These rules are used in-

ternationally, and are also enforced by the

United States Coast Guard and local agen-

cies. You should be aware of these rules, and

follow them whenever you encounter another

vessel on the water.

Several sets of rules prevail according to geo-

graphic location, but are all basically the same

as the International Rules of the Road. The

rules presented here in this owner’s/opera-

tor’s manual are condensed, and have been

provided for your convenience only. Consult

your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or De-

partment of Motor Vehicles for a complete set

of rules governing the waters in which you will

be operating your watercraft.

Steering and sailing rules

Whenever two vessels on the water meet one

another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is

called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that

does not have the right-of-way is called the

“give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules

determine which vessel has the right-of-way,

and what each vessel should do.

Stand-on vessel

The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty

to continue its course and speed, except to

avoid an immediate collision. When you main-

tain your direction and speed, the other vessel

will be able to determine how best to avoid

you.

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Yamaha VXS: VXR Specifications

General

Rider Capacity	1-3 persons
Starting System	Electric
Lubrication System	Wet Sump
Trim Method	Manual
Model	VXR
Engine Type	4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder
Engine	Yamaha Marine Engine
Displacement	1812cc
Width	1, 170 mm (46.1 in)
Bore x Stroke	86 mm x 78 mm
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 gal
Warranty	1-year limited warranty