Product Misuse; Reporting Accidents - CORRECT CRAFT G21 Owner's Manual

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personal injury or death.
Federal and state laws prohibit operating a boat under
the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
If the operator's blood alcohol content is above the legal
limit, violators are subject to fines and may go to jail.
Violators may also lose automobile driving privileges.

Product Misuse

Misuse of the product or use of it in a manner for which it was never
intended can create dangerous situations. The boat operator and
passengers are responsible for using the product safely and as
intended. The driver must operate the boat in a manner that
ensures the safety of all passengers. If you or your passengers are
unsure about the proper use of the product, unsure about
performing certain boating maneuvers or are unsure about a
particular water activity, refer to this manual or contact a
knowledgeable source, such as your local dealer, the US Coast
Guard, or your local boating authority.

Reporting Accidents

Boat operators may be required by law to file a Boating Accident
report with their state boating law enforcement agency or local
authority, the USCG, or their country's boating law enforcement
agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A
boating accident must be reported if there is a loss or probable loss
of life or a personal injury requiring medical attention beyond first
aid. In these situations, a formal report must generally be filed
within 48 hours of the accident. Also a boating accident must be
reported for accidents when damage exceeding $500 is incurred, or
there is a complete loss of the boat. In these situations, a formal
report must generally be filed within 10 days. If any of these events
occur, seek further assistance from local law enforcement
personnel. Please note that the submittal of a report is the
responsibility of the boat owner. This requirement is different than
laws associated with the reporting of automobile accidents.
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Impaired operation may result in severe