Safety; Registration; Insurance; Reporting Accidents - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

Section 4

SAFETY

As a boat owner/operator, you are legally responsible for your safety, the safety of
your passengers and the safety of other boaters. In addition, you are responsible
for the operation and navigation of your boat under all operating conditions. Your
boat must be in compliance with USCG safety equipment regulations.

REGISTRATION

The USCG requires that all power boats operated on the navigable waters of the
United States be currently registered in the state in which they are principally
used. Many states require current registration in that state whenever boating on
waters within their state boundary. Always contact your state boating authorities
(and authorities in neighboring states) for registration information on boats and
trailers.
Registration numbers must be current and clearly displayed on the boat according
to the defined regulations. Registration certificates must be current and on-board
at all times.
State and local authorities may require additional registration for boating on
certain waterways. Check with state and local authorities for additional registration
information.
For more information visit:
• U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety: http://www.uscgboating.org
• National Association of State Boating Law: http://www.nasbla.org

INSURANCE

The USCG requires the owner/operator of a boat involved in an accident to report
the incident to the proper marine law enforcement agency for the state in which
the accident occurred. If a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational
boating accident, the boat owner/operator must immediately notify the nearest
state boating authority. If a person dies or injuries requiring more than first aid are
involved, the owner/operator must file a formal report within 48 hours of the
accident. An owner/operator has 10 days to file a formal report for accidents
exceeding $500 in property damage or complete loss of boat.

REPORTING ACCIDENTS

The USCG requires the owner/operator of a boat involved in an accident to report
the incident to the proper marine law enforcement agency for the state in which
the accident occurred. If a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational
boating accident, the boat owner/operator must immediately notify the nearest
state boating authority. If a person dies or injuries requiring more than first aid are
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