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1 SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
The safe use and operation of this
boat is dependent upon the use of
proper operating techniques, as well
as upon the common sense, good
judgment, and expertise of the oper-
ator. Every operator should know
the following requirements before
operating the boat.
• Before operating the boat, read
the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual,
the Operation Instruction Card,
and all warning and caution labels
on the boat. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with your
boat. These materials should give
you an understanding of the boat
and its operation.
• Neverallowanyonetooperatethis
boat until they too have read the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and
all warning and caution labels,
and if possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these mate-
rials.
LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY
OPERATE THE BOAT
• Yamaha recommends a minimum
operator age of 16 years old.
• Adults must supervise use by
minors.
• Knowtheoperatorageandtraining
requirements for your state. A boat-
ing safety course is recommended
and may be required in your state.
You can find local rules by contact-
ing the United States Coast Guard
(USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, or
your local Power Squadron.
• The boat is designed to carry the
operator, up to 8 passengers, and
cargo. Never exceed the maximum
load limit or allow more than 9 per-
sons (or 8 persons if a water skier
is being pulled) to ride in the boat at
one time.
On the 212X model, a full ballast
weights 750 lb (340 kg), which must
be included in the maximum load.
Weight distribution affects perfor-
mance.Keepweightintheboatlow
and evenly distributed from side-to-
side and front to back. Remove any
unnecessary cargo and store it on
shore.
Maximum Load: 1675 lb (759 kg) is
the maximum total weight of per-
sons on board when the ballast (if
equipped) is empty.
1840 lb. (834 kg) is the maximum
total weight of persons and cargo.
Include the weight of the ballast (if
equipped), which is 750 lb. (340 kg)
when full, when calculating weight.