Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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The United States Inland Rules applies to all vessels inside the demarcation lines separating inland and international waters . The U .S .
Coast Guard lists the traffic regulations in the
Navigational Rules, International-Inland publication . A copy can be obtained from a local
U .S . Coast Guard Unit or the United States Coast Guard Headquarters at: 1300 E . Street NW, Washington, D .C . 20226 .
Other helpful publications available from the U .S . Coast Guard include:
Aids to Navigation (U .S . Coast Guard pamphlet #123), publication explains the significance of various lights and buoys •
Yachting Safety Training Manual •
Federal Requirements for Recreational Yachts •
Check with your local U .S . Coast Guard station, your Marquis Dealer, or a local marina about navigational aids unique to your area .
DOCUMENTATION
A Certificate of Number is issued to a yacht owner registered with the U .S . Coast Guard . The certificate must be onboard when the
yacht is in use . State registration is required . Check with the U .S . Coast Guard, or your state regulatory agency, to determine what
other records are required onboard .
The following logs are strongly recommended to be maintained, in addition to the required documents . Log books are available from
maritime supply stores . The recommended logs include:
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Navigation Log
, containing: engine speeds, compass courses, and time records is essential for both cruising and
maintenance purposes .
• Radio Log : mandatory on vessels that are required to carry a radio . A radio log can be useful to record unusual events,
especially for future litigation .
•
Maintenance Log
: used to track the type and frequency of maintenance procedures performed on the yacht and the yacht’s
systems . Refer to Section 7 for additional information on yacht maintenance .
•
An Engine/fuel Log
: essential for calculating range and fuel requirements .
•
GPS Log
: used if a GPS is equipped onboard .
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Drugs and alcohol adversely affect a person’s ability: to make sound judgments, react quickly, and operate a yacht safely . As a re-
sponsible yachter, it is strongly recommenced to refrain from using drugs or alcohol while operating the yacht . Operating a motorized
yacht while under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries a significant penalty .
DISTRESS CALLS
If a ship-to-shore radio telephone is installed, heed storm warnings, and answer any distress calls from other yachters . The word
“
MAYDAY ” spoken three times is the international signal of distress . Monitor marine radio channel 16 is reserved for emergency and
safety messages . Channel 16 is also used to contact the U .S . Coast Guard or other yachters if there is trouble .
NEvEr
NEVER SEND A “MAYDAY” MESSAGE UNLESS THERE IS A SERIOUS EMERGENCY AND IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IS
REQUIRED.
VOLUNTARY INSPECTIONS
Courtesy inspections are offered by the U .S . Coast Guard Auxiliaries or State Yachting Officials in many states to ensure that all
yachts comply with safety standards, and the required safety equipment is onboard . After a voluntary inspection, time is given to make
corrections without prosecution . Check with the appropriate state agency or the U .S . Coast Guard Auxiliary for details .
YACHTING ACCIDENTS
A vessel used for recreational purposes is required to file a report when:
An accident resulting in loss of life or disappearance from a vessel •
An injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid •