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FORMULA

INTRODUCTION

SUN SPORT

ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS

As a boater, you already appreciate nature’s
beauty and the peace of the great outdoors. It is a
boater’s responsibility to protect the natural
environment by keeping waterways clean.

MARPOL Treaty

The USCG enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships,
commonly referred to as the MARPOL Treaty
(MARine POLlution). This treaty prohibits the
overboard dumping of all ship-generated plastics,
chemicals, garbage and oil.

Fuel/Oil Spillage

Fumes from rags can collect in bilge and
be extremely hazardous. Do not store rags
used to wipe-up fuel or solvent spills in the
boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.

The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways
contaminates the environment and is dangerous
to wildlife. Do not discharge or dispose of fuel, oil
or other chemicals into the water; it is prohibited
and you can be fined. These are two common,
accidental types of discharge:

Overfilling the fuel tanks

Pumping contaminated bilge water

Discharge/Disposal of Waste

Waste means all forms of garbage, plastics,
recyclables, food, wood, detergents, sewage, and
even fish parts in certain waters – in short, nearly
everything. We recommend you bring back
everything you take out with you for proper
disposal ashore.

Use an approved pump-out facility at your marina.
Many areas prohibit the discharge of sewage
overboard or even an operable overboard waste
discharge.

Marine Sanitation

NOTICE

Direct disposal of sanitation waste into
some waters is prohibited and could result
in being fined. Be sure to check local
regulations.

To avoid damaging the waste disposal
system and the environment, do not place
facial tissues, paper towels or sanitary
napkins in the head.

Have your Formula dealer properly service the
waste disposal system when needed.

Excessive Noise

Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even
voices. Many bodies of water have adopted noise
limits. Do not use thru-transom exhaust unless
you’re well off shore. Music and loud conversation
can carry a considerable distance on water,
especially at night. Be sure to follow regulations
and be courteous.

Wake/Wash

You are responsible for injury and damage
caused by your wake/wash.

Be alert for NO WAKE zones. Prior to entering a
no wake zone, come off plane to the slowest
steerable speed. Use caution when operating
around smaller crafts, in channels and marinas,
and in congested areas.

Exhaust Emissions

Increased exhaust (hydrocarbon) emissions
pollute our water and air. Keep your engine tuned
and boat hull clean for peak performance. Consult
your Formula dealer and propulsion unit
operator’s manual for information.

Paints

If your boat is kept in water where marine growth
is a problem, the use of anti-fouling paint may
reduce the growth rate. Be aware of
environmental regulations that may govern your
paint choice. Contact your local boating
authorities for information.

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

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