PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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2870 OFFSHORE
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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 worthwhile even for experienced boaters to sharpen your
skills or bring you up to date on current rules and regulations. They can also help in providing local
navigational information when moving to a new boating area. Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority
or the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647 for further information on boating safety courses.
Required Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require certain equipment on each boat. The Coast Guard also sets minimum
safety standards for vessels and associated equipment. To meet these standards some of the equipment must
be Coast Guard approved. “Coast Guard Approved Equipment” has been determined to be in compliance with
OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
RESPONSIBILITIES