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July 21, 2005, Edgewater, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that the updated CD-ROM and Web-STIR (Standards & Technical Information Reports online) versions of the ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, is now available to ABYC members for purchase. Contained in this latest version is Supplement #45, which includes the new standard, A-31, Battery Chargers & Inverters, as well as this year's supplement documents. Documents affected by this years supplement are: A-16, A-23, H-3, H-22, H-24, H-31, H-33, H-35, S-30 and T-10, as well as the following new features:

• FREE—Comparison Reports
• FREE—All 5 Compliance Guidelines
• FREE—Rules & Regulations for Recreational Boats (CFR)
• Access to the standards revised in 2003 and 2004, in addition to the complete set of 2005 Standards & Technical Information Reports
• No unlocking features or authorization strings to gain access
• Ability to copy and paste text and graphics

John Adey, ABYC's Technical Director said, "Both the CD and Web-STIR versions of the standards are straightforward, user-friendly and loaded with information. Because of the technologies available to us, we have been able to develop two innovative products that keep evolving to meet the needs of our members. Providing information is one thing, providing information that's useful and easy to navigate, is what the 2005 CD and Web-STIR's all about!"

The complete set of ABYC Standards & Technical Information Reports for Small Craft is available to ABYC members only in a choice of three different formats: manual, CD-ROM or online (Web-STIR). To discuss pricing packages, or become a member and purchase the standards, you can call (410) 956-1050 or visit www.abycinc.org.

ABYC has been developing, writing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair in the United States for over 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as well as education and certification programs for marine technicians. These standards are available on CD-ROM, online (Web-STIR) and in printed form. Membership and general information can be requested by calling (410) 956-1050 or by visiting the ABYC website at www.abyinc.org.