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G. Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6
H. Operation ......................................................................................................... 6
I. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats .......................................................... 6
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side ............................................................ 7
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) .................................................................. 7
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform ............................................ 8
M. Dangerous Activity - "Teak Surfing"/"Dragging" .................................................... 8
N. Cabin Appliances .............................................................................................. 8
O. Air Conditioning ................................................................................................ 8
P. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces .............................................. 8
Q. Running of Engines in Idle .................................................................................. 9
R. Altitude and Sea Conditions .............................................................................. 9
S. Portable Generator Sets ................................................................................... 9
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance ................................................................... 9
U. Maintenance - External Conditions .................................................................... 9
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity ........................................................... 10
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ................................................................... 10
X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ...................................................... 10
Y. Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems ........................................................... 10
Z. Maintenance - Liquid Drains .............................................................................. 10
AA. CO Detection System ..................................................................................... 10
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ..................................................................................... 11
A. Drugs and Alcohol ............................................................................................. 11
B. Safe Operation .................................................................................................. 11
C. Passenger Safety .............................................................................................. 12
D. Propeller ........................................................................................................... 12
E. First Aid ............................................................................................................ 12
F. Operation By Minors ......................................................................................... 12
G. "Rules of the Road" ........................................................................................... 12
H. Voluntary Inspection ......................................................................................... 12
I. Safe Boating Courses ....................................................................................... 13
B - 4 WATER SPORTS ........................................................................................................ 13
A. Water Sport Guidelines ......................................................................................... 14
BASIC SEAMANSHIP ................................................................................................................................ 1
C - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 1
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C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .................................................................................................. 3
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) .............. 3
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C - 3 RECOMMENDED READING ....................................................................................... 5
C - 4 CONTACTS .................................................................................................................. 5
C - 5 OWNER'S LOGS AND RECORDS .............................................................................. 6
C - 6 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ...................................................................................... 6
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Boating Regulations .......................................................................................... 1
Rules of Seamanship ........................................................................................ 1
Lateral Markers ................................................................................................. 3
Safe Water Markers .......................................................................................... 3
The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ................................................... 4
A Special Sign ................................................................................................... 4
Noise ................................................................................................................. 4
Anchoring .......................................................................................................... 4
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