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Operation by Minors
and Licensing
If your boat will be operated by a minor, remember to have an
adult present at all times. Many states have laws regarding minimum
age and licensing requirements for minors.
Some states require boat training courses, certification, or
licensing for minors and/or adults. Contact state and local authorities
for requirements that apply in your area.
Your boat and equipment must be in compliance with federal,
state and local safety equipment regulations. USCG regulations
require certain safety equipment be present on your boat during
operation. For a detailed description, obtain "Federal Requirements
for Recreational Boats" published by the U.S. Coast Guard and
available online at:
http://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF
In addition to the USCG regulations, other local and/or international
law enforcement agencies may have similar requirements. You should
check with your local marine law enforcement agency regarding any
such requirements before boating.
Equipment requirements for coastal and inland waters differ.
Check with local authorities and/or the USCG for further information
about coastal water requirements.
The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (FBSA/71) and the National
Recreation Boating Safety Program have established minimum
safety standards for boats and associated equipment, specified by
the USCG. In addition, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) work
with boat builders to develop voluntary standards that exceed the
USCG requirements. The included safety equipment on your boat
meets or exceeds the standards of the USCG, ABYC and the NMMA.
Some required safety equipment, such as life jackets (PFDs),
are not included with your boat. Your dealer can help you choose the
Contact your state boating office for further information.
Navigation Lights
Your boat is equipped with navigational lights. Recreational
boats are required to display navigational lights between sunset
and sunrise and other periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze,
etc.). Navigation lights are provided to keep other boats informed
of your presence and course. It is up to you to make sure they are
operational, displayed correctly, and turned on when required.
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appropriate equipment.
Many states' equipment
requirements go beyond
USCG requirements.
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Emergency Safety Stop Switch
Your boat is equipped with an Emergency Safety Lanyard
(cutoff switch). We recommend that the lanyard be secured to the
operator and the lock plate attached to the emergency cutoff switch
prior to starting the engine and anytime the engine is operating.
The Emergency Safety Lanyard is designed to turn off the engine
whenever the operator moves far enough away from the helm to
activate the switch. The purpose is to stop the engine, propeller,
and boat in the event the operator leaves the helm location, falls
overboard, or is ejected from the boat. If the engine is stopped it
will prevent the boat from becoming a run-away, unmanned boat,
which may cause injury or death to boat occupants who have fallen
overboard or been ejected, or to other nearby people. If the engine
stops it will minimize the subsequent opportunity for propeller contact
with the operator or other persons in the water. If the engine and boat
stop it will afford opportunity for the operator or other persons who
have fallen overboard to safely re-board the boat.
death or serious injury. DO NOT operate the boat if the
Emergency Safety Lanyard system does not function
properly.
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Attach the Emergency Safety Lanyard to a secure place on your
clothing, your arm or your leg while operating.
DO NOT attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose.
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DO NOT route the lanyard where it could become entangled,
preventing it from functioning.
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Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation.
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Loss of engine power means loss of most steering control.
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Without engine power, the boat will decelerate rapidly. This
could cause people in the boat to be thrown forward or ejected
overboard if they are not properly seated in the boat.
There are practical limitations to what the Emergency Safety
It is recommended that
you use the Emergency
Safety Lanyard system as
failure to do so can cause
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