World Class Catamarans
Table of Contents
Customer Information .................................................................
I
Chapter 1: Safety and Regulations
Operator Responsibilities ............................................................. 1-1
Registration ................................................................................. 1-1
Coast Guard Required Safety Equipment ..................................... 1-1
Recommended Safety Equipment ................................................. 1-2
Capacity Information ................................................................... 1-2
Pollution Regulations................................................................... 1-3
Oil and Hazardous Substances..................................................1-3
Disposal of Plastics/Dunnage/Garbage .....................................1-3
Boating Safety Guidelines ............................................................ 1-4
Pre-Departure ...........................................................................1-4
Launching.................................................................................1-4
Underway..................................................................................1-4
Returning .................................................................................1-4
Trailering..................................................................................... 1-5
Anchoring.................................................................................... 1-5
Shallow Water.............................................................................. 1-5
Emergency Situations .................................................................. 1-6
Emergency Stop Switch.............................................................1-6
Communication ........................................................................1-6
Rendering Assistance ................................................................1-6
Reporting Accidents ..................................................................1-6
Weather ....................................................................................1-6
Towing ......................................................................................1-6
Carbon Monoxide ........................................................................ 1-7