Documents and Forms
2.5 USCG Recreational Boating Accident
Report
No one likes to think about having a boating accident, but
boating accidents do happen. You must file an accident
report (Fig. 2.5) after a boating accident just as you must
file an accident report after an automobile accident.
You must file this report with the U.S. Coast Guard within
10 days if boat or property damage totals $2,000 or more
and within 48 hours if an accident results in one of the
following:
Death
A person disappears
Personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond
first aid
State statutes determine whether you must file an acci
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dent report in this case. An accident report must be
filed if the damage exceeds a threshold dollar value as
established by the states; the threshold is generally $100-
$200. Refer to Boating Safety Resource Center at
www.
uscgboating.org to verify the threshold for a particular
state.
NOTE: State and local agencies may also have accident
reporting requirements. Check with local enforcement
agencies or with your dealer regarding local require-
ments.
2.6 Vessel Inventory Forms
These forms (Fig. 2.6) are itemized to help organize
and document your gear and equipment. Forms exist
for emergency equipment, spare parts, light bulbs and
general listing.
2.7 Miscellaneous Forms
Finally, inserted at the end of this section are several
documents (Fig. 2.7) you may find helpful. These sample
forms are designed to help your organization in dealing
with your new boat. Please familiarize yourself with these
forms; they can be very useful.
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