associated equipmentincludes only items or classes of associated equipment that the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation after deciding that the application of the requirements of this section to those items or classes of associated equipment is reasonable and in furtherance of this chapter.
covered recreational vesselmeans a recreational vessel that is—
dealermeans any person who is engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels or associated equipment to purchasers whom the seller in good faith believes to be purchasing any such vessel or associated equipment for purposes other than resale.
distributormeans any person engaged in the sale and distribution of recreational vessels and associated equipment for the purposes of resale.
equipment manufacturermeans any person engaged in the manufacture, construction, or assembly of recreational vessels or associated equipment, or the importation of recreational vessels into the United States for subsequent sale.
propulsion machinerymeans a self-contained propulsion system, and includes, but is not limited to, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive engines.
static thrustmeans the forward or backwards thrust developed by propulsion machinery while stationary.