PURSUIT S428 SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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General Information
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Reporting Boating Accidents
All boating accidents must be reported by the
owner or operator of the boat to the proper
marine law enforcement authority for the
state in which the accident occurred. Imme-
diate 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 or uscgboating.org.
Education
If you are not an experienced boater, we rec-
ommend the boat operator and other peo-
ple that normally accompany the operator,
enroll in a boating safety course. Organiza-
tions such as the U.S. Power Squadrons,
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State
Boating Authorities and the American Red
Cross offer excellent boating educational pro -
grams. 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 or uscgboating.org 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 ves-
sels 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 USCG specifications
and regulations relating to performance, con-
struction or materials. The equipment require-
ments vary according to the length, type of
boat, and the propulsion system. Some of
the Coast Guard equipment is described in
the Safety Equipment Section of this manual.
For a more detailed description, obtain “Fed-
eral Requirements and Safety Tips for Rec-
reational Boats” by visiting www.uscgboating.
org or contacting your local marine dealer or
retailer.
Some state and local agencies go beyond
USCG regulations or impose similar equip-
ment requirements on waters that do not fall
under Coast Guard jurisdiction. Contact your
dealer or local boating authority for additional
information regarding the equipment require-
ments for that boating area.
EPA Compliant Fuel System
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reg-
ulations have required additional emissions
related components for the fuel tank, fuel
fill and fuel vent systems. It is unlawful to
remove or intentionally defeat these emission
related components.