Operation By Minors; Emergency Assistance; Protecting The Environment; Foreign Species Transportation - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

Section 4

OPERATION BY MINORS

Minors must always be supervised by an adult whenever operating a boat. Many
states have laws regarding the minimum age and licensing requirements of
minors. Regulations may vary from state to state. Contact your local and state
boating authorities for specific information.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble, you must assume it is a
real emergency and render assistance immediately. By law, the operator in charge
of the boat is obligated to provide assistance to any individual in danger if such
assistance can be provided safely. Failure to render assistance can result in a fine
and/or imprisonment. The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to a "Good
Samaritan" boater providing good faith assistance, and absolves a boater from
any civil liability arising from such assistance.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

As a boat owner/operator, you are responsible for protecting wildlife and the
natural environment by keeping waterways clean. There is currently a tremendous
drain on our natural resources. Excessive fishing and hunting, as well as pollution,
have strained the fish and game population. Do your part by keeping only what
you will eat; practice catch-and-release and obey bag limits.

FOREIGN SPECIES TRANSPORTATION

If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, you may unknowingly introduce a foreign
aquatic species from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean your boat below the
waterline, remove all weeds and algae, and drain the bilge and livewells before
launching your boat in a new body of water.

NOISE

As a boat owner/operator, you are responsible for the noise your boat creates.
Many state and local boating authorities enforce noise limits that may restrict
engine noise, radio volume or even loud talking. Regulations may vary from state
to state. Contact your local and state boating authorities for specific information.

SPEED

As a boat owner/operator, you are responsible for maintaining your boat under
control at a safe speed. Many state and local boating authorities enforce speed
limits. Regulations may vary from state to state. Contact your local and state
boating authorities for specific information.
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