CHAPTER 1 Introduction..............................................................................................
The Owner's Manual.................................................................................................
General Specifications.............................................................................................
Performance...........................................................................................................
Engine Performance................................................................................................
Weight Conversions ................................................................................................
Design Category......................................................................................................
Safety Signs and Labels ...........................................................................................
Boating Courses ....................................................................................................
Basic Seamanship...................................................................................................
Meeting Situations....................................................................................................
Visual Obstructions..................................................................................................
Alcohol and Drugs...................................................................................................
Accident Reporting...................................................................................................
Rendering Assistance...............................................................................................
Vessel Maintenance.................................................................................................
Load Capacity.........................................................................................................
Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................
Types of PFDs ........................................................................................................
Foam Class PFDs ...................................................................................................
Inflatable Class PFDs ..............................................................................................
Hybrid Class PFDs ..................................................................................................
PFD Considerations .................................................................................................
Additional Equipment ...............................................................................................
Visual Distress Signals .............................................................................................
Storage ...................................................................................................................
Disposal ...............................................................................................................
Emergencies .........................................................................................................
Medical .................................................................................................................
Getting Help ..........................................................................................................
Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................
Man Overboard ......................................................................................................
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