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410 Convertible

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 boat

ing 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 dam-

ages 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 notiﬁca-

tion 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 accompanies the

operator, enroll in a boating safety course. Organizations such

as the U.S. Power Squadrons, United States Coast Guard Aux-

iliary, State Boating Authorities and the American Red Cross

offer excellent boating educational programs. These courses

are worthwhile even for experienced boaters to sharpen your

skills or bring you up to date on current rules and regulations.

They can also help in providing local navigational information

when moving to a new boating area. Contact your dealer, State

Boating Authority or the Boating Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647

for further information on boating safety courses.

Required Equipment

U.S. Coast Guard regulations require certain equipment on each

boat. The Coast Guard also sets minimum safety standards for

vessels and associated equipment. To meet these standards

some of the equipment must be Coast Guard approved. “Coast

Guard Approved Equipment” has been determined to be in

compliance with USCG speciﬁcations and regulations relating

to performance, construction, or materials. The equipment

requirements vary according to the length, type of boat, and

the propulsion system. Some of the Coast Guard equipment

is described in the Safety Equipment chapter of this manual.

For a more detailed description, obtain “Federal Requirements

And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats” by contacting the

Boating Safety Hotline 800-368-5647 or your local marine

dealer or retailer.

Some state and local agencies impose similar equipment re

quirements on waters that do not fall under Coast Guard juris-

diction. These agencies may also require additional equipment

that is not required by the Coast Guard. Your dealer or local

boating authority can provide you with additional information

for the equipment requirements for your boating area.

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