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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1-1
Congratulations ............................................................................... 1-1
About This Manual .......................................................................... 1-2
About Your New Boat...................................................................... 1-3
Warranty........................................................................................................... 2-1
Warranty.......................................................................................... 2-1
Safety................................................................................................................ 3-1
General Safety ................................................................................ 3-2
Good Boating Practices................................................................... 3-2
Tow Boat Safety .............................................................................. 3-4
Safety Decals and Statements...................................................... 3-20
Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................... 3-31
Required Boating Safety Equipment and Regulations .................. 3-32
Recommended Safety Equipment................................................. 3-39
Seating Locations.......................................................................... 3-40
Boating Regulations & Your Responsibilities .............................................. 4-1
Boat Owner / Operator Responsibilities .......................................... 4-1
Safety .............................................................................................. 4-2
Registration ..................................................................................... 4-2
Insurance......................................................................................... 4-2
Reporting Accidents ........................................................................ 4-2
Boating Under the Influence............................................................ 4-3
Operator’s License and Education .................................................. 4-3
Operation by Minors ........................................................................ 4-3
Emergency Assistance.................................................................... 4-4
Protecting the Environment ............................................................. 4-4
Foreign Species Transportation ...................................................... 4-4
Noise ............................................................................................... 4-4
Speed.............................................................................................. 4-4
Wake ............................................................................................... 4-4
Pollution Regulations....................................................................... 4-5
Emergencies.................................................................................................... 5-1
First Aid / Medical Emergencies...................................................... 5-1
Emergency Preparation Checklist................................................... 5-1
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