Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Boating
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How to maintain your marine toilet system.
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How to select your marine toilet system.
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CVA Frequently Asked Questions
Clean Vessel Act Frequently Asked Questions
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DEEP Processing Offices for Safe Boating Certificates (SBC) and Certificates of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO).
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Boaters can help keep Connecticut's waterways safe and secure.
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Teak Surfing and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
When teak surfing, in addition to the very obvious danger of swimmers being near moving propellers there is a less obvious danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Information about who needs a safe waterskiing endorsement in Connecticut and how to get one.
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The "If Found" sticker for manually propelled and other non-registered boats was designed to help save lives, recover missing property, and reduce the time, effort and resources expended on non-emergency search and rescues.
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Your trailer is an important part of your boating equipment. It should be the proper size and length to fit your boat.
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Although there are inherent risks in virtually any sport, a well-educated boater who uses common sense and courtesy on the water contributes to everyone's safety and enjoyment.
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Washing the Topside of Your Boat
Products used to clean boats often contain harmful ingredients, which are used out of habit rather than necessity. Often chlorine, phosphates and ammonia are used to wash decks and hulls of boats. These products can damage human and fish tissue.
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The Connecticut Boater's Guide is a handbook of boating laws and regulations, registration information and guidelines for safe operation.
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Most adults need an extra 7 to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can provide that extra lift to keep you afloat until help comes.