PURSUIT 2470 CENTER CONSOLE Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 9)

2470 CENTER CONSOLE

OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S

RESPONSIBILITIES

Registration and Numbering

Federal law requires that all undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery be

registered in the state of principal use. A certificate of number will be issued upon registering

the boat. These numbers must be displayed on your boat. The owner/operator of a boat must carry

a valid certificate of number whenever the boat is in use. When moved to a new state of principal

use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.

In order to be valid, the numbers must be installed to the proper specifications. Check with your

dealer or State Boating Authority for numbering requirements. The Coast Guard issues the

certificate of number in Alaska; all others are issued by the state.

Insurance

In most states the boat owner is legally responsible for damages or injuries he or someone else

operating the boat causes. Responsible boaters carry adequate liability and property damage

insurance for their boat. You should also protect the boat against physical damage and theft.

Some states have laws requiring minimum insurance coverage. Contact your dealer or State

Boating Authority for information on the insurance requirements in your boating area.

Reporting Boating Accidents

All boating accidents must be reported by the operator or owner of the boat to the proper marine

law enforcement authority for the state in which the accident occurred. Immediate notification

is required if a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational boating accident.

If a person dies or there are injuries requiring more than first aid, a formal report must be filed

within 48 hours.

A formal report must be made within 10 days for accidents involving more than $500.00 damage

or the complete loss of a boat.

A Boating Accident Report form is located near the back of this manual to assist you in reporting

an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please call the

Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647.

Education

If you are not an experienced boater, we recommend that the boat operator and other people that

normally accompany the operator, enroll in a boating safety course. Organizations such as the

U.S. Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, State Boating Authorities and the

American Red Cross offer excellent boating educational programs. These courses are worth-

while even for experienced boaters to sharpen your skills or bring you up to date on current rules

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