Registration; Insurance; Boating Safety Education Opportunities - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

Registration

Federal Law requires that all motorboats be
registered and that all motorcraft not documented by
the U.S. Coast Guard display registration numbers.
In nearly all states, this means registration with the
designated state agency. In a few jurisdictions, the
Coast Guard retains registration authority. Your
dealer will either supply registration forms or tell you
where they may be obtained. The agency will supply
you with a certificate which must be carried with you
when the boat is in operation. International laws may
vary as to required registration.

Insurance

The boat owner may be legally responsible for
damages or injuries caused by both himself and the
operator (if different than the owner). Common sense
dictates that you carry adequate personal liability and
property damage insurance on your boat, just as you
would on your automobile. Many states have laws
detailing minimum insurance needs. Your insurance
agent or your dealer may be able to supply you with
more information. You should also protect your boat
from physical damage or theft.
Boating Safety
Education Opportunities
It is recommended that the boat owner/operator
obtain boater safety education. If you have never
owned a boat before, you can get an excellent introduction to boat
handling from organizations such as the U.S. Coast Guard, American
Red Cross, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, or your local boating
authority. Even if you are a veteran boater, these courses will help
sharpen your boating skills as well as bring you up to date on current
rules and regulations. See your local boating agency or dealer for
information on classes in your area.
Some states require youths, 16 years of age and younger, to
complete a boating safety course before operating any watercraft.
Many others require operators under the age of 18 to be licensed in
small boat operation.
Boat smart from the start: Take a boating safety course and get a
free vessel safety check annually for your boat. For more information,
contact: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, www.cgaux.org; United
States Power Squadrons, 1-888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org.
The following is a list of some other agencies and organizations
that offer Water Safety, First Aid and CPR courses or information.
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To find boating safety courses in your area, call your state's local
boating agency or the USCG boating safety course line at 1-800-336-
2628 (1-800-245-2628 in Virginia).
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USCG Office of Boating (www.uscgboating.org)
American Red Cross ( www.redcross.org )
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (www.cgaux.org)
U.S. Power Squadrons (www.usps.org)
State Boating Offices
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
(www.cps-ecp.ca)
Boat Owners Association of the United States
(www.boatus.com)
National Safe Boating Council
(www.safeboatingcouncil.org)
Water Sports Industry Association (www.wsia.net)
European or international organizations