Safety Equipment - Supra Sunsport 20V Owner's Manual

Safety Training Organizations
The following is a listing of just some of the agencies and
organizations that offer safety training or information:
American Red Cross, National HQ
2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 303-4498 www.redcross.org
USA Waterski
1251 Holy Cow Rd., Polk City, FL 33868
(863) 324-4341 www.usawaterski.org
Boat Owners Association of the United States (BOAT/US)
880 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4666 www.boatus.com
National Safe Boating Council
P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 361-4294 www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Relations Center
9449 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126
(877) 875-6296 www.cgaux.org
U.S. Power Squadron
P.O. Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622
(888) 367-8777 www.usps.org
On-Line Basic Boating Safety Course
www.boatsafe.com
National Marine Manufacturers Association
231 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL. 60604
(312) 946-6200 www.nmma.org
Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be onboard at
all times. In addition, responsible boaters carry other equipment
in case of emergency. Check with the local boating authorities
for any additional requirements over and above the federal
stipulations.
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Safety Equipment

Your Supra has been equipped at the factory with most of the
federally required safety equipment for inland waters (Class 1,
16'-to-26'). This equipment includes:
• UL-approved Marine Fire Extinguisher, Type A-BC (2 lbs.),
good for solids, liquids, and electrical fire
• ABYC-approved Marine Mufflers with water injection
• USCG-approved Marine Flame Arrestor
• USCG-approved Engine Box Ventilation with sparkless
power blower
• ABYC-approved Electric Horn sound warning device
• USCG-approved inland lighting
Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on board or being towed
on water skis or other recreational equipment. In addition, one
throwable Type IV PFD must also be on board. As the owner,
obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsibility. Your
Supra dealer can and will be happy to assist you.
NOTE: Requirements for coastal waters and inland
waters differ. Check with the local authorities for more
information.
A smart owner will avoid potential problems on an outing
by having additional equipment on board. Normally, this
equipment is dependent on the body of water and the length
of the trip.
We suggest the following—as a minimum. Your Supra dealer
can also assist you with additional recommendations.
• An anchor with at least 75 feet of line
• A manual bailing device for removing water
• A combination oar/boat hook
• A day-and-night visual distress signal
• A first aid kit and manual
• An airway breathing tube
• A waterproof flashlight
• A set of local navigation charts
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Extra engine oil
• A tool kit
• A portable AM/FM radio or weather radio
• VHF hand held marine radio
Boating-related accidents are generally caused by the operator's
failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Most
accidents can be avoided if the operator is completely familiar
with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs.
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