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U.S. COAST GUARD REQUIREMENTS
NORTH AMERICAN YACHTS CO. HAS PROVIDED:
Navigation Lights: Complies with Coast Guard regulations for either inland or
international waters depending on model. (If factory installed.)
YOU MUST PROVIDE:
Personal Flotation Devices: There must be at least one Coast Guard approved
personal flotation device aboard for each person in the boat.
Registration: You must properly register your boat and display the proper
registration numbers as required by Federal law.
State Laws: The state in which you operate your boat may have other
requirements - check the laws.
YOU SHOULD PROVIDE:
Safety Kit: Carry a safety kit that includes distress signals, bilge pump,
flashlight, first aid kit, hand tools, cotter pin, oar, anchor, and a tow line.
SPECIAL NOTE: All boat manufacturers are required by Federal law to notify
first time owners in the event any defect is discovered "which creates a
substantial risk of personal injury to the public:" FAILURE OF THE PURCHASER TO
RETURN THE WARRANTY VALIDATION CARD WILL WAIVE THE RIGHT TO NOTIFICATION OF
DEFECT AND REPAIR AT MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. In order that we can comply with
the law if it becomes necessary, it is essential that your warranty validation
card with the owner's name, address and hull serial number be completed and
mailed (Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, Subsection 15b.)
IMPORTANT: To validate the warranty on your boat, complete and mail the card
from this manual within 15 days of purchase. It is pre-addressed and postage
paid for your convenience.
