1/ General Information
1.1 GENERAL
Your boat is equipped with twin outboard engines.
Each outboard manufacturer provides manuals, which details the operation and
maintenance procedures of their products. Please read and observe the instructions set
forth in the outboard manual.
1.2 OWNER / OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Registration
It is important that you register your boat. Federal law requires that all powered,
undocumented vessels be registered in their state of principal use. Contact the
appropriate agency in your local state to obtain specific registration information.
Reporting Boating Accidents
All boating accidents must be reported to the proper authorities in the state of which the
accident occurred. If someone dies or disappears as a result of the recreational boating
accident, it must be reported immediately, with a formal report made within 48 hours. If
there is damage of more than $500, or if the boat is lost, a formal report must be made
within 10 days.
Questions regarding accidents should be directed to the Boating Safety Hotline, (800)
368-5647.
Education
Attending a Boating Education Course will be beneficial for all boaters, experienced or
not. If you are new to boating, this course will be the best and safest way to begin your
life on the water. Some states require that all boaters obtain a boating safety card (also
known as a “boating license”), which is required before the operation of any vessel.
Required Equipment
The United States Coast Guard requires certain equipment to be carried aboard each
boat. In addition, they set minimum safety standards. These standards apply to the boat
itself, and detail specific equipment that must be carried aboard to ensure proper boater
safety.
SOME STATES AND LOCAL AGENCIES REQUIRE EQUIPMENT
THAT IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE U.S. COAST GUARD. YOUR
LOCAL AGENCY OR DEALER CAN PROVIDE SPECIFIC
INFORMATION REGARDING THESE NON-STANDARD
REQUIREMENTS.
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