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VI) OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
STATE REGISTRATION OR FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION
For State Registration please consult you’re Dealer or the State Marine Police,
who can provide the correct governmental department handling registration in
your state.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
For maximum enjoyment of your Beneteau, due respect should be given to proper
safety and maintenance procedures.
Be sure that your boat is operated according to the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations
as outlined in the "Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats". Please
familiarize yourself with all operating requirements.
Prepare yourself for any situation before going out on the water. Follow the
instructions provided in the sections of this owner's manual, the individual supplier
instruction manuals, and all applicable U.S. Coast Guard and other regulations. If
you are not an experienced sailor, you should complete an accredited sailing
course.
Before leaving the dock, be sure that all your equipment is in working order, that
you are aware of the weather conditions, and someone ashore is familiar with your
destination or sailing activities.
MANDATORY COAST GUARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Many safety items are required for compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard
regulations. Note that these regulations are subject to change. It is the owner's
responsibility to be aware of current regulations as outlined in the "Federal
Requirements for Recreational Boats". For your convenience a copy is included
with your yacht’s documentation, and additional copies may be obtained by
calling the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at (800) 368-5647.
Good safety equipment should be a priority of every sailor for the protection and
comfort of passengers. Passengers aboard should be made familiar with the
safety equipment and operation of the boat in the event of an emergency.
Depending on the length, passenger capacity, and operating conditions, your boat
must be equipped according to the current USCG requirements. Be sure that you
operate your boat with the necessary number of life preservers, fire extinguishers,
signaling devices, distress signals, navigation lights as referred to in the "Federal
Requirements for Recreational Boats."