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Most people have a boat or waverunner to enjoy it, not to get headaches. You have to keep certain things in mind.
- There are over 17 million boats on our waterways during the boating season;
- Not all of those 17 million are licensed;
- What if you accidentally hit one of the 10's of millions of water skiers and swimmers;
- Your watercraft could get damaged at dock, out at sea or while in transport;
- In 2006, there were 3,474 injuries, 750 fatalities and a resulting $43,670,424 in property damage;
- Approximately 70% of all fatalities (in 2006) occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instruction;
- Alcohol was involved in 20% of all boating fatalities in 2006.
Since you can't control everyone on the water, make sure you have adequate coverage for you and the ones you love.
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