The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 May 1970 — Page 28

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., May 27, 1970

Inflatables Bring Portability to Boating

Those salty seagoing yarns aside, hot air is the latest rage in pleasure boating This air, used to inflate non-rigid boats that are at most distant cousins nf the famous life rafts of World War 11, provides “instant boating" that has added new convenience and fun to millions of recreation-minded citizens. Inflatable boats <never call them “rafts,” experts caution ) have long been popular in Europe. There they are used for everything from cruising to water skiing, from racing to hauling cargo. Today's “rubber'.’ boat, is no longer made of rubber, but rather of hard wearing synthetics capable of withstanding the unique stresses and strains dished out to the typical pleasure craft. In size, they vary from oneman rowboats to the 20-man carriers favored by armed forces. Most popular models range from five to about 12

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The purchase of a diamond either as an engagement ring or as a special gift * of love — is a momentous oc casion m every mans life Be cause of this, and because it will represent a significant sum of money. he will want to buy wisely and proudly The American Gem Society, a nonprofit association of gemologists and professional jewel ers. offers the following advice to the most often asked questions Q Is there a standard for establishing the price of a dia mond? A Just as'a suit of clothes can cost anywhere from 350 to 3200. a diamond s price may vary too depending on size and quality Jewelers use what is called the Four Cs" to determine price Cutting. Color. Clarity and Carat Weight 5 Q. What is the most important factor in the beauty of a diamond? A American Gem Societyjewelers rank Cutting first since that much admired "fire” and brilliance of the diamond is revealed only when it is sci, entifically cut to correct proportions and with each facet highly polished Poorly cut stones permit "light leakage” and have a dulled lifeless ap pearance. Q. What ia meant by the color of a diamond?. A Nearly all gem diamonds have some slight yellowish body color The degree of this color as it varies from "Color less" or clear white to yellow ish. affects the price you pay Q. Is clarity an important factor in Uw price of a dia mond?

feet, and carry up to tnree people.

All inflatable boats get their go-power from outboard motors. Most take the smaller engines '25 horsepower and less), although the larger models, often with a windshield and remote steering controls as standard equipment, can accommodate outboards up to 85 h.p. Great advantage of the inflatables (beside their low * maintenance costs) is their compactness. Most of these hulls w’eigh from 20 to 100 pounds, and w’hen deflated fold into small carrying cases ribt much larger than a typical suitcase.

Boat Law Review

Safety, Pollution Bills Realities; State Actions Free Boating Tax Funds by Richard D. Snyder, secretary. National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers

Out of the more than 100 major bills related to consumer protection introduced into the 91st session of the U.S. Congress during 1969, two major boating bills emerged, the Recreational Boating Safety Act and the omnibus water pollution control bill.

The Boating Safety Act reached the floor of Congress late in the year, too late for action during 1969. Originally introduced in January 1969 as HR 1125, the bill placed responsibility for boating accidents on boats and associated equipment. It also gave the Secretary of Transportation wide power to issue regulations establishing safety standards and to require all users of such equipment to display evidence of compliance with the regulations issued under the act. Stiff penalties were proposed. In the face of overwhelming negative reaction to the bill in testimony' and statements before the Congressional committees, the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries instructed the I .S. Coast Guard to submit recommendations for a re-draft of the bill. This was accomplished in cooperation with representatives of industry, state administrators. and the boating public. The resulting bill proved more acceptable to the boating fraternity. In its re-drafted form, the Recreational Boating Safety Act provided necessary safeguards to off-

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A Clarity is one of the factprs affecting diamond value. American Gem Society jewelers point out that minute inclusions seen only under 10power magnification do not mar the beauty of the gem nor endanger durability, but will reduce the cost. Flaws which are visible to the eye obviously mar the diamond's beauty and may make it more fragile Q. What do the terms "Blue White" and "Perfect" mean? A Blue White refers to the body color of a diamond that shows a bluish cast However, statistics have shown that one gem diamond m will have this hue This trWn has been so abused that it is seldom used by ethical jewelers. "Perfect" m jewelers' parlance means that a diamond is flawless <only> under magnification A diamond so described may halve inferior cutting and color, with a seriously reduced value, but technically may be called "perfect" since no flaws -were in evidence Since it is a misleading word, many jewelers such as those in the American Gem Society d<>‘ not use the term

Intiuiuhlr boat* have come a long wa? in lhe paM decade or two. Today'* inflatable cruft are convenient, portable lightweight hull* lhal provide fumily boating at it* be-t. This model, complete with M-at». wooden tranaont and windshield, is typical of the remarkable inflatable* on the waterways t«»day.

set complete Federal control. and protected the basic framework of the Motor Boat Act of 1940 and the Federal Boat Act of 1958, insuring continued recognition of joint jurisdictions and responsibilities of state and federal governments. The new bill provided that changes in or additions to present laws must be made on the basis of demonstrated need. Safety standards for boats and equipment shall be issued only after the Secretary considers the validity of existing boat safety standards, and only after he consults with the Boating Safety Advisory Council established in the bill. Other key provisions of the proposal were the numbering of all motor boats regardless of horsepower; provisions to encourage greater state participation in boating safety efforts, including the allocation of Federal funds to states for this purpose; and protection ot ooat owners from reckless and negligent operators. This new safety bill probably will be a topic of discussion' in boating circles for a number of years to come. In the interim, the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers, one of the two major trade associations in pleasure boating, adopted a comprehensive program

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to intensify industry’s campaign for safe boating. The program provides for a re-examination of all published boating safety standards to determine their validity; establishment of a priority list of product performance standards and promulgation of any additional standards through the quasipublic standards-making body, the American Boat and Yacht Council; urging all manufacturers to use the standards developed by ABYC; initiation of wide-spread use of product testing and certification by qualified private agencies; expansion of boating safety information programs: and close cooperation with the state boating law administrators to help them secure support to provide effective state boating safety programs. Pollution Control In the wake of rising concern over the fouling , of our waterways, Congress undertook during 1969 to pass a pollution control law/."he proposals took two forms, a Senate and House version, both basically the same in their major provisions but differing in the matter of state control of pollution from boats on navigable waters. The Senate version allowed states to establish anti-pollution requirements on all waters within their boundaries, while the House version provided for Federal preemption of state requirements on navigable waters within the states.

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The pleasure boating industry pressed for adoption of a the pre-emptive clause as it appeared in the House bill. The action sought to prevent the establishment of a myriad of individually conflicting state anti-pollution laws that would cause confusion for the inter-state boatmen. - With the passage of the anti-pollution bill, industry and the boating public must turn their attention to ways and means whereby the experience and needs of all in boating can be made available to those public officers who will be charged with administering this law. To meet this goal, the NAEBM and the Boating Industry Association are sponsoring a symposium on water pollution from boats. Representatives from government, industry and the boating public will participate.- Industry’s position has been that proper equipment, designed to very specific performance standards is available, and perhaps, with modifications and industry’s initiative, the problem of waste disposal from boats could be entirely eliminated. Industry also will review* the adequacy of existing standards of performance, and safety for waste treatment and holding to determine how* these standards can be improved and whether new* ones are needed. State Laws At the state level, there was continued movement toward earmarking more funds for recreational

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boating during 1969. Arizona, Florida. Indiana. Texas and Utah passed bills allocating revenue from boat registration to boating facilities development and boating law enforcement. Equipment requirements w*ere extended in a number of states to cover more boats. In many cases, the requirements match those of the Federal Boating Act. In two states, California and Connecticut, the boat rental operator or liveryman is now responsible for insuring compliance with the states’ equipment requirements. Fuel taxes jumped in 11 states last year, and three states moved to earmark more fuel tax revenues toward development of boating facilities and boat law* enforcement. Nevada in-

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creased its allocation by SIOO.OOO with the added revenue going to the Division of State Parks for facilities improvement Pennsylvania set up procedures for the allocation of tax receipts to the State Fish Commission for use in facilities development and law* enforcement. In Utah, motorboat fuel tax receipts are restricted for use in boating development. administration, and enforcement. Other state regulations of note include Connecticut’s action to require youngsters under 16 years old to pass a State Boating Safety Course before operating boats over five horsepower on their owm. Additional enforcement powers were granted to harbormasters in Maine, state conservation officers in Minnesota, and marine

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| patrolmen in New Jersey. Both the recent Federal and state actions in boating regulation reflect the present trend to increase the safety and enjoyment of boating. As boating grows—its present growth rate is around five per : cent annually — more and more legislation undoubtedly will be introduced at all levels of government. The boating fraternity, including government, industry, and the public, will have to protect its interests the same way every other segment of our nation watches its own interests. How’ever, boating has been able to not only maintain but to increase the overall mood of cooperation between government, industry, and public.