Operating Instruction - JILONG FISHMAN II SERIES BOAT Bedienungshinweise

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Preparation before departure
Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
1. Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to water activities and boat
operation.
2. Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
3. Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
4. Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
5. Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the boat in case of emergency.
6. Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad weather
conditional can alter this.
Check the working condition of the boat and equipments
1. Check inflation pressure.
2. Check all safety valves.
3. Check the load is evenly distributed on deck of boat: front to back and side to side.
Check that required safety equipment is on board
(Check the laws and regulations of the country or locality in
which you're boating)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars repair kit and tool kit.
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
5. Lights are required if operating after dark.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Rules to observe during navigation
1. Be responsible and strictly follow the safety rules. Do not neglect the safety rules, this
could hazard your life and lives of others.
2. Learn to keep control of your boat.
3. Respect local regulations and practices.
4. Navigate on „sheltered water" only.
5. Remember weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Always be sure that you can reach
a shelter rapidly.
6. Do not take alcohol or take drugs before or while operating your boat. All passengers
should maintain sobriety in all voyage.
7. Keep fire away. Do not smoke on board.
8. Make sure your passengers remain sit. Only if the boat is at rest or at low speeds,
passengers can sit on the tubes and grab the line around the boat. At planning speeds, in
rough water or during sharp turns, all passengers should position themselves in seats or on
the floor.
9. No bow riding. Bow riding is illegal in most areas and is extremely dangerous.
10. Be very careful when landen. Arms and legs can be hurt when hanging off the boat.
11. Always avoid areas where divers/swimmers are in the water. Keep a sharp lookout
especially when operating near beaches and launch sites. The Alpha flag indicates
proximity of divers. You MUST stay at a good distance (minimum 50 meters).
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