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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 Personal Watercraft Operation Chapter 4 Section 15 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how It’s a Boat Class A boat – under 16 feet Same rules as boats Additional rules may apply Designed for planning speed – risks Awkward at slow speeds Internal jet drive propulsion 2
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how How a PWC Works Jet drive with impeller Nozzle used to steer No steering without propulsion Reverse via clamshell device 3
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Jet Drive Propulsion Impeller Waterflow Steerable Nozzle 4
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Operator Controls Start & stop Throttle on handlebars Fuel selector Reverse lever Kill switch with lanyard 5
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Special PWC Regulations THE MUSTs Wear PFDs Use Lanyard Operate 9:30am to 1hr before sunset Operate <5mph within 150ft Observer to tow Display PWC decal 6 THE MUST NOTs Chase or harass wildlife Travel through vegetation at >5mph Operate in unreasonably manner Weave through congested traffic Jump wake of another watercraft within 150ft Operate while facing backward
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Operate Your PWC Safely Stopping – no brakes, do 180° turn Be sure lanyard is attached Overturning – follow manufacturer’s instructions Practice re-boarding Be aware of weather, fuel, visibility 7
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Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 15 8
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