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The operator needs assistance
If the operator falls off, it stops the engine.
If the operator falls into the water a lanyard between operator and a switch turns the engine off. If engine continued to run the operator would be stranded, the craft would continue uncontrolled perhaps causing damage to other craft, structures, or people; perhaps even running don the operator.
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If the operator falls into the water a lanyard between operator and a switch turns the engine off. If engine continued to run the operator would be stranded, the craft would continue uncontrolled perhaps causing damage to other craft, structures, or people; perhaps even running don the operator.
If the operator falls into the water a lanyard between operator and a switch turns the engine off. If engine continued to run the operator would be stranded, the craft would continue uncontrolled perhaps causing damage to other craft, structures, or people; perhaps even running don the operator.
You are required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
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A pleasure craft operator can moor their vessel to a signal only in cases of emergency or when it is necessary to avoid immediate danger. Otherwise, it is not recommended to moor a vessel to a signal as it may obstruct navigation or pose a safety hazard to other vessels.
For safetys sake and it is the law.
it stops the engine when the operator falls overboard