Section 1 • Safety

B.Waste Disposal

Many areas prohibit overboard sewer discharge. Close and disable flow-through waste systems to prevent discharge in such areas.

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.

D.Wake/Wash

!WARNING

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.

C.Excessive Noise

Many areas regulate noise limits. Even if there are no laws, courtesy demands that boats operate quietly.

!CAUTION

Reduce speed in congested waterway.

Be alert for No Wake Markers.

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Baja Marine 250 manual Waste Disposal, Wake/Wash, Excessive Noise