Radios-Telephones
Improper use of a radio-telephone is a
criminal offense. The use of obscene, inde-
cent or profane language during radio com-
munications is punishable by a $10,000
ne, imprisonment for two years or both.
Other penalties exist for misuse of a radio,
such as improper use of Channel 16 VHF-
FM. Channel 16 is a calling and distress
channel. It is not to be used for conversa-
tion or radio checks. Such communica-
tions should be conducted on an authorized
channel.
Refuse and Pollution
Note that there are stringent require-
ments regarding pollution, discharge of oil,
discharge of garbage and the operation and
discharge from sanitation devices. It is the
boat owner’s and operator’s responsibility
to determine what the laws and regulations
are and to ensure that those laws and regu-
lations are respected and enforced.
Details are available through the Coast
Guard.
The above information details require-
ments within the United States territorial
waters. Boats operated under other auton-
omous governmental agencies through-
out the world will have their own legal
requirements, including the international
MARPOL Treaty. Boat owners and opera-
tors are responsible for determining what
those requirements are and complying
with them, regardless of the owner/opera-
tor’s citizenship.
This Owner’s Manual has been devel-
oped to help ensure an enjoyable experi-
ence as you boat, wakeboard and ski with
a fabulous MasterCraft boat. As stated
earlier, this information is not all-inclu-
sive. There are many factors to consider
and additional information that you need
to research before undertaking any boat-
ing activity.
In addition to reading this Owner’s
Manual and other related material, and
familiarizing yourself with the proper
operation of the MasterCraft boat, you
should also always use common sense
when boating.
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