Section 1 • Safety
18.Environmental Considerations
The following warning is offered for boats sold in the State of California in accordance with California Heath & Safety Code §§
!WARNING
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Examples include:
•Engine and generator exhaust
•Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil
•Cooking fuels
•Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel repair
•Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components
•Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers
To Avoid Harm:
B.Waste Disposal
•Many areas prohibit overboard sewer discharge.
Close and disable
•Bag all refuse until it can be disposed of ashore. Regulations prohibit disposal of plastic anywhere in the marine environment and restrict other garbage disposal within specified distances form shore.
notice
It is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the United States.
C.Excessive Noise
Many areas regulate noise limits. Even if there are no laws, courtesy demands that boats operate quietly.
D.Wake/Wash
!WARNING
•Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.
•Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.
A.Fuel and Oil Spillage
Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the water surface. A common violation is bilge discharge. Use rags or sponges to soak up fuel or oily waste, then dispose of it properly ashore. If there is much fuel or oil in the bilge, contact a knowledgeable marine service to remove it. Never pump contaminated bilge overboard. Help protect your waters.
Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for fuel expansion.
speed hazard- Watch your wake. It might capsize a small craft. You are responsible for damage caused by your wake.
Power boat wakes can endanger people and vessels. Each power boat operator is responsible for injury or damage caused by the boat's wake. Be especially careful in confined areas such as channels or marinas. Observe "no wake" warnings.
!CAUTION
Reduce speed in congested waterway.
Be alert for No Wake Markers.
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