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2.14 Teak Surng
Teak Surng is a new and dangerous boating
fad that involves an individual holding on to the
swim platform of a vessel while a wake builds up
then lets go to body surf the wave created by the
boat; hence the term- “Teak Surng.” This activ-
ity puts that individual directly in the path of the
boat’s exhaust and poisonous carbon monoxide.
Because of the multiple dangers associated with
teak surng and the carbon monoxide problem
in particular, the Coast Guard has issued a safety
alert that strongly advises the public not to en-
gage in teak surng and warns that teak surng
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning and even
fatalities.
Teak surng not only exposes an individual to
potentially fatal concentrations of carbon mon-
oxide from the engine exhaust, it exposes them
unnecessarily and dangerously to the boat’s
propeller. The danger is compounded by the fact
that individuals do not usually wear a life jacket
when teak surng.
Teak surng is an extremely dangerous activity
and you should never allow anyone to “Teak Surf”
behind your boat or be in the water near the ladder
or swim platform while the engine is operating.
TEAK SURFING (HOLDING ONTO THE SWIM PLATFORM WHILE
BOAT IS UNDERWAY) IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. TEAK SURFING PUTS
AN INDIVIDUAL DIRECTLY IN THE PATH OF THE BOAT’S
EXHAUST AND EXPOSES THEM TO POISONOUS LEVELS OF
CARBON MONOXIDE. IT ALSO EXPOSES AN INDIVIDUAL TO
THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING THROWN INTO THE PROPELLER.
YOU SHOULD NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO TEAK SURF BEHIND
YOUR BOAT OR TO BE IN THE WATER NEAR THE LADDER OR
SWIM PLATFORM WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
2.15 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with
plastic is illegal anywhere in the marine environ-
ment. U.S. Coast Guard regulations also restrict
the dumping of other forms of garbage. Regional,
State and local restrictions on garbage discharges
also may apply.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and
dispose of it properly on shore. You should make
sure your passengers are aware of the local waste
laws and the trash management procedure on
your boat. Refer to the placard mounted on your
boat for more specic information regarding solid
waste disposal.
2.16 Maximum Capacities Plate
Coast Guard rules require boats less than 20 feet
(6 meters) to display a gross weight and person-
capacity plate provided by the manufacturer.
Boat manufacturers in the National Marine Manu-
facturers Association (NMMA) program will display
a gross weight and person-capacity plate on boats
up to 26 feet (7.9 meters).
The person/load capacity is determined by the US
Coast Guard. The capacity plate is usually located
near the helm in clear view of the operator. The
limits indicated on the capacity plate are enforce-
able by law.
You should never exceed the “U.S. Coast
Guard Maximum Capacities” indicated on the
capacity plate.
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