Cobalt Digital Inc 1999 190, Owner'S Manual

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E
DUCATIONAL
O
PPORTUNITIES
Most boaters can enhance their enjoyment of boating experiences through increased
knowledge of safe operation, navigation, and regulation of pleasure boats. The U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and The American Red Cross offer
courses covering a wide range of boating knowledge and skills, Water Safety, First Aid,
and CPR. Cobalt encourages your participation in these programs.
S
AFETY
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QUIPMENT AND
B
OATING
R
EGULATIONS
The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (FBSA/71) established minimum safety standards
for boats and associated equipment, specified by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, the
National Marine Manufacturers Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council
work with boat builders to develop voluntary standards that exceed base requirements.
The safety equipment on your Cobalt meets or exceeds the standards of the U.S. Coast
Guard, N.M.M.A., and the A.B.Y.C.
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AVIGATION
L
IGHTS
All power boats underway between sunset and sunrise must display proper navigation
lights. All boats at anchor must display a proper anchor light. Stern?Anchor light must
be visible 360 degrees. Some canvas options may inhibit this function and should not be
used in conjunction with the Stern?Anchor light operation.
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ORN OR
W
HISTLE
All boats over 16 feet in length must be equipped with an operable horn or whistle,
audible from one mile.
F
IRE
E
XTINGUISHER
All inboard / outboard boats must carry an appropriate portable fire extinguisher in
operable condition and accessible location.
L
IFESAVING
D
EVICES
All boats must carry one U.S. Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3, wearable, personal
flotation device, of the proper size, for each person on board.
All boats over 16 feet in length must carry one U.S. Coast Guard approved type 4
throwable lifesaving device, such as a ring buoy or buoyant cushion.
To meet requirements, each lifesaving device must have a currently legible U.S. Coast
Guard approval stamp permanently affixed.
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