Walker Bay WB 10F Owner's Safety Manual & Assembly Instructions - page 9
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WARNING
LOSS OF POWER
- Drop anchor.
- Attempt to fix problem (carry motor owner’s manual, spare parts/
tool kit).
- Signal or call for help.
- Stay with boat.
PERSON OVERBOARD PROCEDURE
- Throw life jacket.
- Come around into wind and waves.
- Cut engine.
- Wear a lifejacket when motoring alone as re-boarding when
mooring alone is difficult.
RE-BOARDING WITHOUT CAPSIZE OR SWAMPING
- Turn motor off for re-boarding. Do not approach transom or motor
while motor is running.
- Use caution when assisting re-boarding passenger.
- Distribute weight while re-boarding to prevent capsizing.
- To avoid falling overboard, when operating boat do not stand, sit
inside boat on seats.
SWAMPING
- Bail boat using a bailer.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
DIAGRAM A: CORRECT SEATING POSITIONS
DIAGRAM B: RIGHTING YOUR BOAT AFTER CAPSIZE
*Tiller extension recommended when motoring alone.
WB8/10
WB8/10
WB10 Only
WB8/10
WB8/10
WB10 Only
RENDERING ASSISTANCE (USA)
United States Code, Title 46 states that “The owner operator of a vessel
is required by law to render assistance to any individual or vessel in dis-
tress, so long as his vessel is not endangered in the process.”
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline:
1 (800) 368-5647 or 1 (202) 267-1070
ACCIDENT REPORTING (USA)
Obtain knowledge of accident reporting requirements for the United
States Coast Guard. Copies of the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Accident
Report are available by calling the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
Hotline at 1 (800) 368-5647.
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