200 Dauntless - Boston Whaler

Section 1• SafetyHomeland Security RestrictionsRecreational boaters have a role in keeping ourwaterways safe and secure. Violators of therestrictions below can expect a quick and severeresponse.• DO NOT approach within 100 yards, and slowto minimum speed within 500 yards of anyU.S. Naval vessel. If you need to pass within100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel for safepassage, you must contact the U.S. Navalvessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel onVHF-FM channel 16.! DANGERDO NOT approach within 100 yards of any U.S.Naval vessel without first contacting the vesselon VHF-FM channel 16. To do so will result in aquick and severe response.• Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoidcommercial port areas, especially those thatinvolve military, cruise line or petroleumfacilities. Observe and avoid other restrictedareas near dams, power plants, etc.• DO NOT stop or anchor beneath bridges or inchannels.America’s Waterway WatchIn March, 2005, the U.S. Coast Guard officiallylaunched America’s Waterway Watch to encouragethe boating public to report suspicious activitiesin our nation’s ports and waterways. America’sWaterway Watch simply asks anyone who works,lives, or recreates on the water to keep an eye out forsuspicious activities. Anyone who spots such activityis asked to call the National Response Center’s24-hour hotline, 800-424-8802 or 877-24WATCH(877-249-2824).Warning Label LocationsMounted at key locations throughout the boat (Seefigure 1.19.1), warning labels advise the owner/operator of imperative safety precautions to followwhen operating and/or servicing equipment.DO NOT REMOVE OR OBSTRUCT ANYWARNING LABEL. Replace any label whichbecomes illegible.1-18 200 DauntlessR