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21. E
NVIRONMENTAL
The following warning is offered for boats sold in
the State of California in accordance with California
Health & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13:
!
WARNING
A wide variety of components used on this vessel
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such
as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel
repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of vessel
components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other sources
such as ballast or fi shing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
• Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel
exhaust fumes.
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water
after handling the substances above.
A. F
& O
S
UEL
IL
PILLAGE
Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste
in navigable waters. Discharge is defi ned as any
action which causes a fi lm, sheen or discoloration
on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion
beneath the water surface. A common violation is
bilge discharge. Use rags or sponges to soak up
fuel or oily waste, then dispose of it properly ashore.
If there is much fuel or oil in the bilge, contact a
knowledgeable marine service to remove it. Never
pump contaminated bilge overboard. Help protect
your waters.
1.16
S
1 • S
ECTION
C
ONSIDERATIONS
AFETY
Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for fuel
expansion.
B. W
D
ASTE
ISPOSAL
•
Many areas prohibit overboard sewer discharge.
Close and disable fl ow-through waste systems
to prevent discharge in such areas.
•
Bag all refuse until it can be disposed of ashore.
Regulations prohibit disposal of plastic anywhere
in the marine environment and restrict other
garbage dis pos al within specifi ed distances
from shore.
NOTICE
• There is a pos si bil i ty of being fi ned for hav ing an
operable direct overboard discharge of waste in some
waters. Re mov ing seacock handle, in closed position,
or other means must be used to avoid fi ne.
• It is illegal for any vessel to dump plas tic trash
anywhere in the ocean or nav i ga ble waters of the
United States.
The Coast Guard is requiring any ocean-going
boats 40 feet or larger to have a written "waste
management" plan on board. While the requirement
is aimed at commercial and passenger ships, there
is no exception for recreational boats. "Ocean-
going" means any boat going beyond the three-mile
coastal U.S. boundary. The written plan can be as
simple as:
All vessel refuse is placed in trash bags which
are stored on board until they can be disposed
of in dumpsters on shore. This policy is reviewed
by all crew and passengers. The person in
charge of carrying out the plan is:
Name:
!
CAUTION
FOR BOATS WITH VACUFLUSH
Do not place facial tissues, paper towels or sanitary
napkins in head. Such material can damage the waste
disposal system and the environment.
340 Sundancer
®
HEADS ONLY
®
(375 Sundancer
®
)
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