Manufacturer's Certification; International Requirements - Bayliner E21 Owner's Manual

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Manufacturer's Certification

As a boat manufacturer, Bayliner builds their products to guidelines established under the Federal Boat Safety
Act of 1971. The Act is promulgated by the United States Coast Guard who has authority to enforce these laws
on boat manufacturers that sell products in the United States. Bayliner ensures that all of its products comply
with these laws.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) provides Bayliner with a third party certification. The
NMMA is an organization that represents the marine industry and assists manufacturers, boat dealers, marinas,
repair yards and component suppliers in areas of legislation, environmental concerns, marine business growth
and state and federal government agency interaction. The third party certification that Bayliner participates in,
uses the well known Standards and Recommended Practices of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
Bayliner Boats cooperates with the American Boat and Yacht Council which is a nonprofit organization that
develops and publishes voluntary standards and recommended practices for boat and equipment design,
construction, service and repair. We apply all relevant ABYC standards in the construction of your Bayliner craft.
Finally, Bayliner sells their products world wide and as such must conform to rules and regulations required by
other countries. Most notable, are the European ISO standards which require application of the Common
European (CE) mark. This mark, much like the NMMA certification here in the US, gives you , the boat owner,
with specific information concerning your craft.

International Requirements

Depending on your boat's original destination, the vessel and its systems may have been constructed in
accordance with standards and specifications published by various international authorities such as:
Construction Standards for Small Vessels - Canada
Recreational Craft Directive and applicable ISO Standards - European Union
AS/NZ 3004 Electrical Installations - Australia/New Zealand
Further information concerning these requirements may be obtained from your local dealer.
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