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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
About Your New Boat ..................................................................... 1-2
Specifications and Capacities ......................................................... 1-7
Safety .................................................................................................... 2-1
Good Boating Practices .................................................................. 2-1
Safety Decals and Statements ....................................................... 2-3
Carbon Monoxide ........................................................................... 2-5
Required Boating Safety Equipment and Regulations ................... 2-7
Recommended Safety Equipment ................................................ 2-12
Water Sports Safety ..................................................................... 2-13
Boating Regulations and Your Responsibilities .............................. 3-1
Boat Owner / Operator Responsibilities ......................................... 3-1
Safety ............................................................................................. 3-1
Registration .................................................................................... 3-1
Insurance ........................................................................................ 3-2
Reporting Accidents ....................................................................... 3-2
Operation by Minors ....................................................................... 3-2
Boating Under the Influence ........................................................... 3-2
Operator’s License and Education ................................................. 3-2
Emergency Assistance ................................................................... 3-3
Protecting the Environment ............................................................ 3-3
Fishing ............................................................................................ 3-3
Foreign Species Transportation ..................................................... 3-3
Wake .............................................................................................. 3-3
Noise .............................................................................................. 3-3
Speed ............................................................................................. 3-3
Pollution Regulations ...................................................................... 3-4
Emergencies ........................................................................................ 4-1
First Aid / Medical Emergencies ..................................................... 4-1
Emergency Preparation Checklist .................................................. 4-1
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning .......................................................... 4-1
Using Distress Signal Devices and Calling for Help ....................... 4-1
Fire and Explosion .......................................................................... 4-2
Man Overboard ............................................................................... 4-3
Capsizing and Flooding .................................................................. 4-3
Running Aground ............................................................................ 4-4
Dangerous Weather ....................................................................... 4-4
Engine or Boat System Failure ....................................................... 4-4
Accidents, Collisions and Giving Assistance .................................. 4-4
Towing on the Water ...................................................................... 4-5