Vi) Owner's/Operator's Responsibilities - BENETEAU 323 Owner's Manual

VI) OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
STATE REGISTRATION OR FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION
For State Registration please consult your Dealer or the State offices in charge of boating,
who can provide the correct governmental department handling registration in your state.
Your Dealer also should be able to advise you on the possibility of Federal Documentation
with the US Coast Guard.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
For maximum enjoyment of your Beneteau, due respect should be given to proper safety
and maintenance procedures.
Be sure that your boat is operated according to the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations as
outlined in the "Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats". Please familiarize yourself
with all operating requirements.
Prepare yourself for any situation before going out on the water. Follow the instructions
provided in the sections of this owner's manual, the individual supplier instruction
manuals, and all applicable U.S. Coast Guard and other regulations. If you are not an
experienced sailor, you should complete an accredited sailing course.
Before leaving the dock, be sure that all your equipment is in working order, that you are
aware of the weather conditions, and someone ashore is familiar with your destination or
sailing activities.
MANDATORY COAST GUARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Many safety items are required for compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Note that these regulations are subject to change.
aware of current regulations as outlined in the "Federal Requirements for Recreational
Boats". For your convenience a copy is included with your yacht's documentation, and
additional copies may be obtained by calling the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Info line at
(800) 368-5647.
Good safety equipment should be a priority of every sailor for the protection and comfort
of passengers. Passengers aboard should be made familiar with the safety equipment and
operation of the boat in the event of an emergency.
Depending on the length, passenger capacity, and operating conditions, your boat must be
equipped according to the current USCG requirements. Be sure that you operate your boat
with the necessary number of life preservers, fire extinguishers, signaling devices, distress
signals, navigation lights as referred to in the "Federal Requirements for Recreational
Boats."
BENETEAU 323
Apr. 01, 2004
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It is the owner's responsibility to be
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