Introduction; This Manual; Your Responsibilities; Sources Of Information - Century 30 express Owner's Manual

CENTURY BOATS

INTRODUCTION

1.

This Manual

The material here and in the rest of the Owner's Information Packet:
• Gives you basic safety information;
• Describes the fundamentals of boat use;
• Describes the features of your boat;
• Describes the equipment on your boat;
• Contains service and maintenance information.
You must learn to safely operate this boat as well as read, understand and use the information contained in this
package.
Note: These manuals do not serve as a course in boating safety, or how to navigate, anchor, or dock your boat.
Operating a power boat safely requires more skills, knowledge, and awareness than is necessary for operating a
car or truck.
2.

Your Responsibilities

For your safety, the safety of your passengers, other boaters and people in the water you must:
• Take a boating safety course;
• Get instruction in the safe and proper handling of your boat;
• Understand and follow the "Rules of the Road";
•
Learn how to navigate;
• Register.
You must register this boat in the state where it will be used most frequently. Many states require additional
registration when an out-of-state boat is used within their boundaries.
Contact state boating authorities or any marine dealer for registration requirements.
3.

Sources of Information

In North America, contact one of the following for boating courses:
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• U.S. Power Squadron
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
• Red Cross
• State Boating Offices
• Yacht Club
OWNER'S MANUAL – GENERAL INFORMATION
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MODEL YEAR 2017