Owner`s manual

Boating Safety
Sport Boat
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The following is a listing of some of the agencies and organizations that
offer Water Safety, First Aid and CPR. To find boating safety courses in
your area, call your state’s local boating agency or the Coast Guard
boating safety Courseline at 1-800-336-2628 (1-800-245-2628 in Virginia),
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org and United States
Power Squadrons, 1-888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org.
Insurance
You must get insurance before operating your new boat. Loss by fire, theft
or other causes, or liability protection against accidents is a must for
responsible boaters. The boat owner is legally responsible for any damage
or injury caused when he, or someone else operating the boat, is involved
in an accident. Many states have laws detailing minimum insurance
needs. Your insurance agent or your dealer may be able to supply you
with more information.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Your boat has been equipped at the factory with most federally required
Class 1 - 4.8 m to less than 7.9 m (16 ft to less than 26 ft) safety
equipment. As the owner, it is your responsibility to obtain other
mandatory safety equipment not provided by the boat manufacturer,
and to ensure all equipment is kept in good, serviceable condition.
NOTICE
Many state equipment requirements go beyond Coast Guard
requirements. Contact your state boating office for further
information.
Equipment requirements for coastal and inland waters differ.
Check with local authorities or the Coast Guard for further
information about coastal water requirements.
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