Personal Watercraft Insurance, Recommendations for boat demo safety
* Make sure you have enough life jackets for everyone on board. Keep the conversation bright and point out all the efficient and smart storage areas for adequate personal flotation devices as you hand one to each person on board. You can sell safety as you demonstrate the amenities of the vessel!
* Ensure that children wear life jackets and that they are the correct size.
* If someone wants to test drive a powerboat for watersports, put safety first. Again, the right tone will show your dealership is serious about client protection. If someone is going to be towed behind the boat, ensure you understand their skill level so that the excursion doesn’t put them at risk by pushing them beyond their ability. Also, have a spotter and require that the skier sign a waiver before leaving the dock. We have waivers available for clients.
* Ensure that all passengers are in a safe place for the boat to be under power. This will vary with the size and style of the vessel you are taking out. You never want to have passengers in a dangerous position that could easily result in a man overboard.
* Don’t take unnecessary risks. If anyone scoffs at following boating safety rules, just calmly say with a big smile that your dealership takes safety seriously and this is strict company policy.
