PURSUIT 2865 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2865 DENALI
OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
Registration and Numbering
Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery be
registered in the state of principal use. A certificate of number will be issued upon registering
the boat. These numbers must be displayed on your boat. The owner/operator of a boat must
carry a valid certificate of number whenever the boat is in use. When moved to a new state
of principal use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.
In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed to the proper specifications. Check with
your dealer or state boating authority for numbering requirements. The Coast Guard issues
the certificate of number in Alaska; all others are issued by the state.
Insurance
In most states the boat owner is legally responsible for damages or injuries he or someone else
operating the boat causes. Responsible boaters carry adequate liability and property damage
insurance for their boat. You should also protect the boat against physical damage and theft.
Some states have laws requiring minimum insurance coverage. Contact your dealer or state
boating authority for information on the insurance requirements in your boating area.
Reporting Boating Accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the operator or owner of the boat to the proper
marine law enforcement authority for the state in which the accident occurred. Immediate
notification is required if a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational boating
accident.
If a person dies or there are injuries requiring more than first aid, a formal report must be filed
within 48 hours.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for accidents involving more than $500.00
damage or the complete loss of a boat.
A Boating Accident Report form is located near the back of this manual to assist you in
reporting an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please
call the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we recommend that the boat operator and other people
that normally accompanies the operator, enroll in a boating safety course. Organizations such
as the U.S. Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State Boating Authorities
and the American Red Cross offer excellent boating educational programs. These courses are
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