World Cat 280DC-X - 4.4 Recommended Safety Equipment

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4.4 Recommended Safety Equipment
Although not required, there are several addional items which help to ensure safety, and provide
convenience for you and passengers. A list of these items can be found in the Sportsh, Cruisers, Yachts
Owner’s Manual on page 24. Perform an annual inventory to keep tools, spare parts, and safety equipment in
good condion. Immediately replace any items that have been removed from the kit.
4.4.1 NMMA Yacht Cercaon
The NMMA seal means your World Cat is cered by the Naonal Marine Manufacturers Associaon. With
this tag, you are assured your fuel system, electrical system, lighng, venlaon, and steering are not only in
compliance with US Coast Guard regulaons, but also meet the more stringent standards of the NMMA. The
NMMA is a naonal trade organizaon serving all elements of the recreaonal boang industry including
manufacturers of boang equipment. With this tag, you can have condence in the safety of your boat.
Pursuant to NMMA cercaon, all World Cats over 26’ in length are “Yacht Cered” and carry an
appropriate placard. Person and gear capacies are not predetermined, they are le to the operator’s
discreon. Therefore, the amount of load allowed onboard should result from considering all safety
precauons.
Horsepower rangs, however, are set by World Cat and should not be exceeded. Exceeding the factory
recommendaon will result in loss of warranty coverage on your vessel.
4.5 Polluon Regulaons
The Refuse Act of 1899 prohibits throwing, discharging or deposing any refuse maer of any kind (including
trash, garbage, oil and other liquid pollutants) into the waters of the United States. This informaon is
provided in a pamphlet that is normally received when registering your boat. Use the informaon below as
a guideline, but study the pamphlet and understand any local regulaons regarding polluon control. As the
operator, you are also liable for individuals on your vessel disposing of materials in an improper manner.
Use only marine grade replacement parts. Most automove and residenal parts are not suitable
for use in the harsh marine environment. Using them could lead to premature product fail ure,
property damage, or personal injury.
!!! CAUTION
!!! WARNING
Exceeding capacity or recommended horsepower can endanger your passengers and vessel, as
well as voiding any warranty remaining on the boat should failure occur. The maximum horsepower
rang for your 280DC-X is 400 total horse power.
4.5.1 Oil and Hazardous Substances
The Federal Water Polluon Control Act prohibits the discharge
of oil or hazardous substances which may be harmful into U.S.
navigable water. Vessels 26’ in length and over must display a
placard at least 5” x 8”, made of durable material. The placard must
be installed in a conspicuous place in the rigging compartments or
near the bilge pumps and state the following: