What safety precautions should I take when operating my Mercury outboard at high speeds?
Do not overload your boat or exceed its horsepower capacity as marked on the U.S Coast Guard Capacity plate. Always use a lanyard stop switch connected to your PFD for emergency stops if you fall overboard. (Page 8)
From the official Mercury Outboard Motor manual, page 8
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