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Section 3
3-2
Cruiser
INSURANCE
As a boat owner, you are legally responsible for
any damage or injury caused when you or
someone else is operating your boat when an
accident or collision occurs. Individual states
have laws detailing minimum insurance needs.
Contact your insurance agent to verify the type of
insurance you need BEFORE operating your new
boat.
REPORTING
ACCIDENTS
The USCG requires the owner/operator of a boat
involved in an accident to report the incident to
the proper marine law enforcement agency for
the state in which the accident occurred. If a
person dies or disappears as a result of a
recreational boating accident, the boat
owner/operator must immediately notify the
nearest state boating authority. If a person dies or
injuries requiring more than first aid are involved,
the owner/operator must file a formal report within
48 hours of the accident. An owner/operator has
10 days to file a formal report for accidents
exceeding $500 in property damage or complete
loss of boat.
OPERATION BY
MINORS
Minors must always be supervised by an adult
whenever operating a boat. Many states have
laws regarding the minimum age and licensing
requirements of minors. Regulations may vary
from state to state. Contact your local and state
boating authorities for specific information.
BOATING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE
Federal and state laws prohibit the operation of a
boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
and authorities actively enforce these regulations.
If the operator’s blood alcohol content is 0.08% or
above, violators are subject to civil and criminal
penalties and imprisonment. Operating a boat
under the influence can also result in a loss of
motor vehicle driving privileges.
Alcohol and drugs slow your reaction time and
affect your judgment. This type of impaired
operation may result in death or severe personal
injury.
As the owner/operator, you are responsible for
the alcohol and drug use, as well as on-board
behavior, of your passengers.
Regulations and penalties for operators and
passengers may vary from state to state. Contact
your local and state boating authorities for
specific information.
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Figure 3-1
OPERATOR’S LICENSE
AND EDUCATION
This manual does not provide complete training
on all aspects of boating safety, operation or
regulations. Boating authorities highly
recommend that all boat operators and
passengers seek additional training in boating
safety and seamanship from a USCG-approved
course.
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.
Check with your state and local authorities for
requirements of operator’s license, certificate or
training before you or anyone operates your boat.
See References and Contact Information on
page 1-3 for a list of some of the agencies and
organizations that offer water/boating safety
courses, first aid/CPR, or other recommended
training and/or information.
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