Tige 2015 ASR, Owner'S Manual

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Insurance
You must get insurance before operating your new boat.
Insurance for loss by fire, theft or other causes, or liability
protection against accidents is a must for responsible
boaters. The boat owner is legally responsible for any
damage or injury caused when he, or someone else
operating the boat, is involved in an accident. Many
states have laws detailing minimum insurance needs. Your
insurance agent or dealer may be able to supply you with
more information.
Registration/Documentation
The USCG requires that all power boats operated on the
navigable waters of the U.S. be registered in the state of
main use; also, many states require registration in that state
whenever boating on waters within their state boundary.
Contact your state boating authorities (and neighboring
states) for registration information on boats and trailers.
Your dealer can supply you with the appropriate forms.
QUALIFIED BOAT OPERATORS
This manual is not intended to provide complete training on
all aspects of boat operation. We strongly recommend that
all operators of this boat seek additional training on boat
handling and safety. Have all operators become familiar
with the handling characteristics and proper steering and
control system usage before attempting high-speed operation.
Some states require youths 16 years of age and younger
to complete a boating safety course before operating any
watercraft. Many others require operators under the age of
18 to be licensed in small boat operation.
INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Be boat smart from the start, take a boating safety course
and get a free vessel safety check annually for your boat.
For more information, contact:
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org;
United States Power Squadrons, 888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org.
Most boaters can enhance their enjoyment of boating
experiences through increased knowledge of safe operation,
navigation and regulation of pleasure boats. The following
is a list of some other agencies and organizations that offer
Water Safety, First Aid and CPR courses or information. To
find boating safety courses in your area, call your state’s
local boating agency or the USCG boating safety course
line at 800-336-2628 (800-245-2628 in Virginia).
American Red Cross
State Boating Offices
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Boat Owners Association of the United States
National Safe Boating Council
American Water Ski Association (AWSA)
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is the authority of the
waterways; they are there to help the boating public.
State local authorities enforce boating regulations. You are
subject to marine traffic laws and “Rules of the Road” for
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