Chaparral 420 PREMIERE, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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4. Sécurité des Navires – Canada
5. JCI (Japan Craft Inspection) – Japan
6. NKK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) – Japan
7. BSI (British Standards Institute) – England
8. Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes –
Spain
9. EU Recreational Craft Directive – European
Union.
environMenTal ConsideraTions
The following war ning is offered for boats sold in the
State of California in accordance with California
Health and Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13:
Fuel and oil spillage
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the
discharge of oil or hazardous substances which may
be harmful into U.S. navigable waters, if such dis-
charge causes a film or sheen upon, or discoloration
of, the surface of the water, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Use rags
or sponges to soak up fuel or oily waste, then dis-
pose of them properly ashore. If there is much fuel or
oil in the bilge, contact a knowledgeable marine serv-
ice to remove it. Never pump contaminated bilge dis-
charge overboard. Help protect your waters.
Fill tank(s) to less than rated capacity to allow for
fuel expansion.
Waste disposal
Many areas prohibit overboard sewer discharge. In
those areas, close and disable flow-through waste
systems to prevent discharge in such areas.
Collect and bag all refuse until it can be disposed of
ashore. Regulations prohibit disposal of plastic any-
where in the marine environment and restrict other
garbage disposal within specified distances from shore.
Note: There is a possibility of being fined for
having an operable, direct, overboard discharge
of waste in some waters. Removing seacock
handle in closed position, or other means, must
be used to avoid fine.
It is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash
anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of
the United States.
The Coast Guard requires any ocean-going boats
40 feet or larger to have a written "waste manage-
ment" plan on board. While the requirement is
aimed at commercial and passenger ships, there is
no exception for recreational boats. "Ocean-going"
means any boat going beyond the three-mile
coastal U.S. boundary.
Wake/Wash
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WARNING: A wide variety of components used
on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Examples Include:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liq-
uids, such as coolants and oil; especially
used motor oil
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for
vessel repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of
vessel components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other
sources, such a ballast or fishing sinkers
To Avoid Harm:
• Keep away from engine, generator, and
cooking fuel exhaust fumes
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water
after handling the substances listed above
WARNING: You are responsible for damage
caused by your wake. Watch your speed and
wake, as your boat may capsize a smaller
craft.