Bayliner 16 Element - Manufacturers Certification; International Requirements

16 Element • Owner's Manual Supplement
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Manufacturer’s Certication
As a boat manufacturer, Bayliner builds their products to guidelines established under the Federal Boat
Safety Act of 1971. The Act is promulgated by the United States Coast Guard who has authority to
enforce these laws on boat manufacturers that sell products in the United States. Bayliner ensures that
all of its products comply with these laws.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) provides Bayliner with a third party
certication. The NMMA is an organization that represents the marine industry and assists
manufacturers, boat dealers, marinas, repair yards and component suppliers in areas of legislation,
environmental concerns, marine business growth and state and federal government agency interaction.
The third party certication that Bayliner participates in, uses the well known Standards and
Recommended Practices of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
Bayliner Boats participates extensively in the American Boat and Yacht Council which is a nonprot
organization that develops and publishes voluntary standards and recommended practices for boat and
equipment design, construction, service and repair. We utilize all applicable ABYC standards in the
construction of your Bayliner boat.
Finally, Bayliner sells their products world wide and as such must conform to the various rules and
regulations required by other countries. Most notably, are the ISO standards in Europe which require the
application of the Common European (CE) mark. This mark, much like the NMMA certication here in
the US, gives you the boat owner specic information concerning your craft.
International Requirements
Depending on your boat’s original destination, the vessel and its systems may have been constructed in
accordance with standards and specications published by various international authorities such as:
• Construction Standards for Small Vessels - Canada
• Recreational Craft Directive and applicable ISO Standards - European Union
• AS/NZ 3004 Electrical Installations - Australia/New Zealand
Further information concerning these requirements may be obtained from your local dealer.
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