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Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS .............................1-1
Primary I.D. Number ........................................1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) .............................1-1
Engine Serial Number ......................................1-1
Star Labels .............................................. 1-2
Emission Control Information ................................ 1-3
IMPORTANT LABELS...........................................1-4
Location .................................................1-4
Labels ...................................................1-5
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................1-8
Limitations On Who May Operate the Boat ......................1-8
Required Equipment ........................................1-9
Additional Equipment Recommendations........................1-9
Cruising Limitations ...................................... 1-10
Operational Requirements ..................................1-11
Hazard Information ....................................... 1-12
Boat Characteristics .......................................1-12
Night Operation...........................................1-13
Water-skiing .............................................1-14
RULES OF THE ROAD .........................................1-15
Steering and Sailing Rules ..................................1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels............................1-16
Other Special Situations....................................1-17
Reading Buoys and Other Markers .......................... 1-18
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-20
Boating Education and Training ..............................1-20
ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY ..............................1-20