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Every boater needs to know and adhere to the Coast Guard federal boating safety laws and equipment requirements. Don't fail a boat inspection - find out the boating safety laws and minimum required equipment for your boat.
The 2010 Boat Show season in nearly upon us. Many boating experts agree that the best time to buy a boat is in the off-season. In January alone, there are over 45 boat shows across the country, giving boaters a popular venue to browse many boat manufacturers and styles, find a good deal and a way to enjoy the hobby you love during the cold winter months. Why not visit a boat show near you in 2010?
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The Coast Guard has certain boating safety requirements for recreational boats up to 65 feet. While the boating safety laws are essentially the same for each size category of boats, some differ. Do you know what safety equipment you are required to have on board at all times for your boat size? Just as important, is the equipment you have in good working condition? If you are boarded by the Coast Guard, you could be fined if either you don't have the equipment, or the equipment is in unsatisfactory condition. Worse, if you find yourself in trouble, you may wish you had complied with Federal boating safety laws that require life jackets, flares and sound producing devices among other things.
To find out which equipment you are required to have aboard, find your boat size, and use this handy reference to comply with the Coast Guard boating safety rules specific to your size boat.
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Caring for and maintaining your boat is easy when tasks are broken into simple to follow instructions. Learn more about boat maintenance, engines and the essentials to care for your boat.
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New for the 2010 model year, the Sea Ray 450 Sundancer is combination of sleek design and smart technology like its standard Axius® propulsion system with joystick control, a cockpit entertainment center with optional grill and TV, and a designated "media room" in the cabin, the Sea Ray 450 Sundancer raises the bar for express cruisers.
The seamless hardtop features a sunroof and the cockpit boasts two doublewide benches with flip-up bolsters and armrests. The helm is complete with driving and navigation aids to make operation easier than ever including: the SmartCraft® VesselView display, the Axius or Zeus joystick control, and the amazing Skyhook® station-keeping feature.
The cockpit and interior are no less impressive. The cockpit has an L-shaped wet bar with an ice-make and optional grill, refrigerator and flat screen TV. Inside, the cabin features a V-berth stateroom with shower and head, an aft media center that converts to accommodate more sleeping room, and a spacious galley with stainless-steel appliances and loads of storage along the port side; to starboard, a dining area with folding table easily coverts to a sleeper.
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