I'm going to tell you how to drive a jet-ski. This could be very fun to do, but it can also be dangerous so I'm going to tell you everything you should do and how you could be safe. There are different types of jet-skis, but you should learn this for all of them except the older versions were you have to stand up. You need to do certain things when riding one of these if you want to be safe and to keep others safe. You also need to be very careful when you're the water with all the other boats; you really have to pay attention.
Well after you put your jet-ski into the water you need to check a few things. For example, you need to see if there is oil and gas in the tanks. If there's not any, you should put some in there, but don't fill it up to the top. Filling the tanks to the top could cause some problems with your jet-ski. I know that from experience with mine. When you're done with make sure you try starting the jet-ski so you know it works and won't die out when you're on the water.
The next thing you should do is check if you have all of your safety gear with you in case of an emergency. You need to make sure to have a life jacket or a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) for every person on the jet-ski. Next, securely attach the engine stop Lanyard to your wrist or PFD. Keep it attached at all times; if you should happen to fall of the PWC the engine will shut-off when the Lanyard releases the kill switch. Also be sure to have stored a fire extinguisher on-board, a whistle, a paddle and a small first-aid kit. You should also NEVER drink alcohol if you are going to ride a jet-ski.
While you're operating a jet-ski you need to pay attention to watch where you're going and to watch out for other boats, jet-skis and people. Before you can drive it, you need to be at least 16 years old and the new law is all motorboat operators born on or after January 1st, 1989, must have completed a boating safety course approved by NASBLA* and New Mexico State Parks. After you push the start button, you should know that you have to use the throttle for you to turn it, if you don't push the throttle you're not going to go anywhere except strait. Also, when you're in a no wake zone you can't go faster than 10 mph. After that you can go as fast as you want, but just watch out for other people and boats in the water. You should also avoid shallow waters and places that you shouldn't go to because you could end up in a dangerous situation. Another thing you should pay attention to is the weather, it could change very quickly and it could be dangerous.
When your done using your jet-ski take it back to the boating ramp or wherever you were when you put it in the water. Have somebody back up the vehicle so the trailer is in the water and slowly drive the jet-ski onto the trailer. After you get it on, strap everything back on so the jet-ski doesn't fall off or something when you're driving the vehicle. Also, make sure the lights work on the trailer and you're good to go. So be careful and have fun!!
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