Warranty Information; Boating Experience; Qualified Maintenance - Meridian 459 Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Warranty Information

• Meridian offers a Limited Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an authorized Meridian dealer.
• A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner's packet.
• If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360-403-2198
for a copy.

Boating Experience

CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator must be in control of the yacht at all times. Do NOT operate your yacht
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of this yacht.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
• U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
• In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your Meridian dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.

Qualified Maintenance

To maintain the integrity and safety of your yacht, allow only qualified personnel to perform
maintenance on, or in any way modify the:
• Steering System
• Propulsion System
• Engine Control System
• Fuel System
• Environmental Control System
• Electrical System
• Navigational System.
• Failure to maintain your yacht's systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
• Follow the instructions provided in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual Supplement, this Owner's Manual, the
engine owner's manual and all accessory literature.
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