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In addition, many federal agencies publish recreational
maps, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Ten-
nessee ValleyAuthority.
Addresses of all state boating agencies are listed in “A
Boater’s Guide”. For a free copy, write to: National Ma-
rineManufacturersAssociation,401N.MichiganAvenue,
Chicago, IL 60611.
D. Laws and Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways;
they are there to help the boating public. State boating
regulationsareenforcedbylocalauthorities.Youaresub-
ject tomarinetraffic laws and“Rules of theRoad” for both
federal and state waterways; you must stop if signaled to
do so by enforcement officers, and permit to be boarded
if asked.
Figure A2: HIN
Therearemanypamphlets,preparedbytheCoastGuard,
available to you. These pamphlets explain “Rules of the
Road,” signal lights, buoys, safety, international and in-
landregulationsandotherinformationwhichgoesbeyond
the scope of this manual. For more information contact
your local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or call the Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5647.
A - 13 INSURANCE
In most states, the boat owner is legally responsible for
damages or injuries he or she causes, even if someone
else is operating the boat at the time of the accident.
Common sense dictates that you carry adequate per-
sonal liability and property damage insurance on your
boat, just as you would on an automobile. You should
alsoprotectyourinvestmentbyinsuringyourboatagainst
physical damage or theft.
A - 12 BOATOWNERREGISTRATION
Federal and state laws require that every boat equipped
withpropulsionmachineryofanytypemustberegistered
in the primary state of usage. Registration numbers and
validation stickers must be displayed on the boat accord-
ing to regulations. In most states, this means registration
with the designated state agency. In a few jurisdictions,
theCoastGuardretainsregistrationauthority.Yourdealer
will either supply registration forms or tell you where they
may be obtained. The registration agency will issue you
a certificate that must be carried on board when the boat
isinuse.Somestatesrequireadditionalregistrationwhen
an out of state boat is used within their boundaries.
A - 14 ACCIDENTREPORTING
The operator of the boat is responsible for filing a report
with the appropriate authorities. In general, reports are
necessary for accidents involving loss of life, injury, or
damage over $500. In the case of accidents with report-
able injuries or death, a formal report is required within 48
hours. If only property damage is involved, a report must
be made within ten days. The 1971 Boating Safety Act
may impose a $1,000 civil fine for people who fail to sub-
mit a boating accident report. Ask your insurance agent
formoreinformation.
Your boat has a hull identification number on the star-
board side of the hull. FigureA2 shows a typical identifi-
cation number. Use this hull identification number for reg-
istration and to identify your boat for warranty service.
If you see a distress signal, you must assume it is a real
emergencyandrenderassistanceimmediately.Themas-
ter or person in charge of a boat is obligated by law to
provideassistancetoanyindividualindangeratsea.How-
ever, youshouldnot put yourboat orcrewinadangerous
situation which exceeds your capabilities or those of your
boat. The 1971 Boating SafetyAct grants protection to a
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