ENGINEERING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS
Certification Handbook
This handbook details the NMMA certification programs and technical requirements. This handbook contains Standards from ABYC, along with the recreational boat trailer certification and warning labels guidelines. The loose leaf format is updated as needed. This book is designed to help recreational boat and trailer manufacturers to comply with established standards and safety regulations for the NMMA Certification Program.
Cost of handbook is $150 for NMMA Certified members (plus S&H).
Copies of single chapters are available for $20.00 each (plus S&H).
Labels and Decals
These various Safety and Informational labels are available for purchase from NMMA Engineering Standards Department.
- Information Labels »
- Safety Labels »
- Capacity Plates, Trailer VIN Labels & PWC Certification Labels »
"Know More About It" Brochures
These valuable brochures are a great addition to owners manuals and information packages for the boat owner. They have been developed by marine industry professionals and are widely used throughout the industry. Each of the brochures offer important contact information and where to go to get additional information on each of the topics.
You & Your Boat Trailer
The You & Your Boat Trailer manual is designed to give your consumers information on much of the use, upkeep, and situations they may encounter through the life of their boat trailer. This guide contains detailed descriptions of the trailer and its components, instructions and tips for towing and launching, as well as much more information pertaining to boat trailers and the unique marine environment. $100.00/250
NMMA Certification – A Guide for Dealers
This brochure is designed to educate dealers of NMMA Certified boats on the certification program, process and benefits. It also includes talking points on how Certification can help you close the deal. $18.00/50.
NMMA Certification Consumer Literature
"NMMA Certification-A Guide for Consumers" is perfect to give your customers a little more information on how you have gone the extra mile to ensure that you manufacture and sell boats meeting strict guidelines for quality and safety. Ideal to distribute at boat shows and dealerships, or to include in owners materials to help build brand loyalty. $20.00/500.
"NMMA Certified Trailers-A Guide for Consumers,” like the boat version, is an effective tool in communicating to consumers to value of purchasing an NMMA Certified boat trailer. $40.00/500.
Engineering Resource Guide
The Resource Guide contains U.S.C.G. federal regulations as well as fuel, flotation and ventilation guidelines. This guide contains U.S.C.G. requirements for all boat builders and compliments the NMMA certification manual.
Single copies of the Resource Guide are $75.00 (plus S&H) to NMMA certified members. Copies to members are $100.00 each (plus S&H).
Owner's Manuals
Owner's manuals have been compiled to help your customers operate your craft with safety and pleasure. They contain details of the craft; typical equipment supplied or fitted to its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. We recommend that the craft owners read the manual carefully, and familiarize themselves with the craft before using it.
The NMMA owner’s manual includes sections on Safety, Navigation, Environmental Considerations, Emergency Procedures, Seaworthiness/Operational Inspection, Operation, Maintenance, Systems, and Trailering. It is a comprehensive, yet readable tool designed specifically for your customer, the recreational boater.
Recreational Sectoral Group Package
The Recreational Sectoral Group (RSG) package contains guidelines, instructions and application forms for boat and marine component manufacturers to obtain certification to the European Boat Directive (94/25/EC). This directive became effective 16 June 1998 and is updated annually. Products must have a CE mark or they cannot enter the European Council market.
Single copies of the RSG package are $50.00 (plus S&H) to NMMA certified members. Copies to NMMA members are $75.00 each (plus S&H).
