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Are boaters doing better when

More Classifieds it comes to boating safety?
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continued from previous page Just-released U.S. Coast Guard stats show
decrease in fatalities, accidents, but problems persist
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mattress, new salon windows and an updated according to recent U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics.
electric head! Call Mike at 419-344-7518 or visit our
website at www .WaypointMarineSales .com (724) recently released U.S. Coast Guard 20.6 deaths per 100,000 registered vessels.
2023 Recreational Boating Statistics The latest stats show that number has been
A shows some good news on the reduced to 4.9 per 100,000.
boating safety front, with fatalities falling by The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety
11.3% to 564 from 636 in 2022, and overall and Clean Water, the nonprofit sister organiza-
52’ ‘96 HATTERAS 52 COCKPIT MOTOR incidents decreasing by 4.9% from 4,040 to tion of Boat Owners Association of The United
YACHT. Roomy three stateroom layout . Roomy 3,844. Nonfatal injuries also dropped by 4.3% States (BoatUS), says that latest data is a
aft deck and bridge with bonus cockpit! Call from 2,222 in 2022 to 2,126 in 2023. testament to the collective efforts of boating
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exceptional vessel, powered by a Diesel T-320 Yanmar was first passed in 1971, the fatality rate was boaters shouldn’t rest on their laurels.
engine with only 190 hours, is now available for sale .
With a host of premium features and amenities, it’s “We can’t seem to overcome some perenni-
designed to elevate your boating experience to new al issues,” said BoatUS Foundation director of
heights . From the convenience of hydraulic steering boating safety Ted Sensenbrenner. “Alcohol
to the luxury of air conditioning and a washer/dryer, continues to be a leading known contribut-
every detail is crafted for your comfort . Whether We’re looking for good clean boats ing factor in fatal boating accidents. Of the
you’re cruising with friends or enjoying a peaceful 75% deaths attributed to drowning, 87% were
getaway with family, the three cabins and two heads to add to our sales inventory! not wearing life jackets. Additionally, the top
offer ample space for everyone to unwind . Take in five primary contributing factors to accidents
the views from the flybridge or soak up the sun on Center Consoles • Sport Cruisers continue to be inattention, improper lookout,
the sunbathing mattress, indulging in the ultimate Jet Skis • Jet Boats
relaxation . Don’t miss the opportunity to own this High Performance • Motor Yachts inexperience, excessive speed and machinery
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details, contact our Sales Department at 419-433- However, says Sensenbrenner, boaters can
5798 or at sales@southshoremarine .com . (624) increase safety efforts in these areas. “Can
WE BROKER RESULTS! you save the alcohol for after boating, or at the
minimum, ensure the skipper avoids alcohol?
Keep in mind inebriated passengers are still
Call Dave Selz a risk to themselves. Do you offer your guests
comfortable life jackets that they will wear? If
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available and do you have one for everyone
aboard? Are you keeping distractions at the
helm to a minimum and using everyone’s eyes
aboard your boat as a lookout?”
42’ ’86 CHRIS CRAFT 426 CATALINA. One of One bright spot has been in boating
Chris Craft’s most popular luxury live-aboard! This safety education.
boat is clean with many modern upgrades and “Coast Guard stats continue to confirm
appointments! Bridge and aft deck Hardtops with
enclosures give this boat comfortable added living the value of boating safety instruction, as
space! Call Mike at 419-344-7518 or visit our website they indicate the majority of deaths occur
at www .WaypointMarineSales .com (324) on vessels operated by individuals who had
not received boating safety instruction,”
Sell it in Boat Sales & Brokerage Check out our latest inventory! said Sensenbrenner. The Foundation plays a
significant boating safety role by offering a
Mid-America free online boating safety course that meets
minimum boating safety education require-
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these numbers even lower next year,”
display or classified ad added Sensenbrenner. MAB