MasterCraft Aviara AV32, Owner'S Manual

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General Precautions
Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the
safety information within this Owner’s Manual and that they
use it to conform to boat safety principles. Boating safety
starts with a thorough understanding of boat operations. In
addition to careful review of this Owner’s Manual, you should
also be aware that many sources of helpful information are
available. Aviara urges you to pursue additional training prior
to the independent operation of your boat. Training at any
time from a recognized boating and/or safety organizations
is beneficial. The following is a listing of a few agencies and
organizations that offer safety training and/or information:
AMERICAN RED CROSS, NATIONAL HQ
2025 E Street, NW | Washington, DC 20006
1-800-733-2767
www.redcross.org
U.S.A. WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
1251 Holy Cow Road | Polk City FL 33868
(863) 324-4341
www.usawaterski.org
BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
880 South Pickett Street | Alexandria VA 22304
(703) 461-2878
www.boatus.com
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
9500 Technology Drive Suite 104 | Manassas, VA 20110
(730) 361-4294
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20593-7501
(202) 267-1001
www.uscg.mil | www.uscgboating.org
Safety Afloat
The cause of many boating accidents is often the operator’s
failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Many
accidents can be avoided if an operator is completely familiar
with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs.