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FORMULA

SUN SPORT

Most boaters can enhance their enjoyment of
boating experiences through increased knowledge
of safe operation, navigation and regulation of
pleasure boats. The following is a list of some
other agencies and organizations that offer Water
Safety, First Aid and CPR courses or information.
To find boating safety courses in your area, call
your state’s local boating agency or the USCG
boating safety courseline at 1-800-336-2628
(1-800-245-2628 in Virginia).

American Red Cross

State Boating Offices

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

Boat Owners Association of the United States

National Safe Boating Council

Yacht Clubs

FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS

The USCG is the authority of the waterways; they
are there to help the boating public. State boating
regulations are enforced by local authorities. You
are subject to marine traffic laws and “Rules of the
Road” for both federal and state waterways; you
must stop if signaled to do so by enforcement
officers, and permit to be boarded as asked.

REPORTING ACCIDENTS

The USCG requires the owner or operator of a
boat involved in an accident, to report the incident
to the proper marine law enforcement agency for
the state in which the accident occurred.
Immediate notification to the nearest State boating
authority is required if a person dies or disappears
as a result of a recreational boating accident. If a
person dies or sustains injuries requiring more
than first aid, a formal report must be filed within
48 hours of the accident. A formal report must be
filed within 10 days for accidents exceeding $500
in property damage or complete loss of boat.

RENDERING ASSISTANCE

If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in
trouble, you must assume it is a real emergency
and render assistance immediately. By law, the
operator in charge of the craft is obligated to
provide assistance to any individual in danger if
such assistance can be provided safely. Failure to
render assistance can result in a fine and/or
imprisonment.

The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to
a “Good Samaritan” boater providing good faith
assistance, and absolves a boater from any civil
liability arising from such assistance.

SERIAL NUMBER
LOCATIONS

Your Formula boat, its engines and propulsion
units, and other equipment onboard will have a
serial number for identification. It is a good
practice to prepare a list of all serial number items
and store it in a safe place other than onboard the
boat. An Important Information Form is located at
the end of this manual. Please refer to the
equipment operator’s manuals supplied in your
Owner Information Binder for location of serial
numbers.

REPAIRS AND
MODIFICATIONS

Your Formula boat has been designed for safety
in the harsh marine environment and thoroughly
tested and certified for compliance with applicable
safety standards. Because of the possibility of
interference with the structural design of the boat,
owner installation of additional equipment or
modifications of factory equipment is not
recommended and may void manufacturer’s
warranties.

In addition, do not attempt to make repairs unless
you are certified to do so. Be sure to have the
necessary authorized repair information, and use
approved marine replacement parts.

Your Formula dealer is qualified to ensure repairs,
additions or modifications to your boat will not
compromise safety, design integrity or warranty
coverage.