INTRODUCTION
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In case of collision, theft or damage, report these numbers to the local authorities,
the insurance agent and the dealer.
Safeguard information about the boat by recording the HIN and model of the boat,
and model and serial numbers of the engine and accessories on the Boat
Information Form in this manual.
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards Compliance Plate
All power boats less than 20 feet (6 meters) must have a manufacturer’s compliance
plate clearly indicating that the boat is in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) safety standards and the effective date of the compliance. The compliance
plate may be combined onto one plate showing both the capacity plate and
compliance information by the manufacturer.
As a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the USCG is the
ultimate authority on U.S. waters. The USCG has the right to board any boat for any
reason at any time. Failure to obey an order from the USCG can result in a fine,
confiscation, imprisonment and even being fired upon in certain areas or
conditions.
Certification Standards
The boat was built to meet federal USCG requirements and may be certified to
more stringent American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards for the fuel,
electrical, ventilation, flotation, horn, identification, capacity, placards and labels,
powering, start-in-gear protection, navigation lights, backfire flame control and in
most cases, fire extinguishers.
The boat owner is responsible for other USCG-required safety items, which can
vary depending on the size of the boat as follows:
• Fire Extinguishers
• Life Jackets
• Visual Distress Signals
The boat manufacturer or dealer may provide some required safety items. Your boat
may not be certified to ABYC standards; check the capacity plate for more
information.
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