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		<title>Why is it better to buy an NMMA certified boat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All boats sold in the U.S. must meet U.S. Coast Guard minimum safety regulations. NMMA Certified boats, in addition to the US Coast Guard requirements, must also meet the stricter standards set by the ABYC. The ABYC regulations cover more systems and components than USCG regulations. NMMA Certified boats must pass third-party inspection to guarantee [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the ABYC?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ABYC stands for the American Boat &#38; Yacht Council. It was created to develop safety standards for the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of recreational boats. The ABYC has members that include boat builders, boat yards, yacht brokers, marinas, service technicians, surveyors, retail marine stores, marine insurance companies, equipment manufacturers and boat owners. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the NMMA?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NMMA stands for the National Marine Manufacturers Association. It is the country’s foremost trade association that represents boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers. The members of the NMMA produce approximately 80% of all recreational marine equipment used in North America.]]></description>
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		<title>What is a type 3 life jacket/life vest?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The type 3 personal flotation device is by and large, is considered the most comfortable life jacket with styles designed for different water activities and sports. Like the type 2, they are intended for use in protected, calm waters such as inland lakes, pools, and springs where there is chance for immediate rescue. The type [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a type 2 life jacket/life vest?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The type 2 personal flotation device is the most popular and most frequently used life jacket. They are intended for use in protected, calm waters such as inland lakes, pools, and springs where there is chance for immediate rescue. They are less bulky and expensive than a Type I, and many will turn an unconscious [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a type 1 life jacket/life vest?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The type 1 personal flotation device is intended for offshore use to help you survive in open, rough or remote water where rescue attempts may be prolonged. It will typically force an unconscious individual face up and has a little over 22 lbs. of buoyancy. Most type 1 life vests provide vinyl inserts that will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I determine what company manufactured a particular boat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government requires boat manufacturers (after 1972) to register a 12 character identification code know as a HIN. A HIN is different than your state registration number, which may be required to be displayed on the bow of your boat. The codes of most boats are search-able on the MIC hull identification code database, [...]]]></description>
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