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than two miles (3.2km) wide. Visual distress signal
equipment may be of the pyrotechnic or non-pyrotech-
nic type. Regulations prohibit display of visual distress
signals on the water under any circumstances except
when assistance is required to prevent immediate or
potential danger to persons on board a vessel.
The equipment must be approved by the U.S. Coast
Guard, be in serviceable condition, and be stowed in a
readily accessible location. Equipment having a date
for serviceable life must be within the specified usage
date shown. Careful selection and proper stowage of
visual distress equipment is very important if young chil-
dren are aboard.
NIGHT USE
DAY USE ONLY
ONLY
Three orange
One S-O-S
smoke signals
electric distress
(one hand held
light.
and two floating)
or one orange
flag with black
square and disk.
Distress Signal Table
The minimum visual distress signals required in coastal
waters for a Class 1 powerboat is the following:
One orange flag with black square-and disc
(daytime); and an S-O-S electric light (night-
time); or three orange smoke signals, hand held
or floating (daytime); or three red flares of hand
held, meteor, or parachute type (daytime/night-
time).
NOTICE
No single signaling device is appropriate for all
purposes. Consider keeping various types of
equipment on board.
I.
Sound Signaling Devices
Class 1 powerboats (16 to less than 26 feet) are re-
quired to carry a hand, mouth or power operated horn
or whistle. It must produce a blast of two-second dura-
tion and audible at a distance of at least one-half (1/2)
mile. The 248 and 268 Vistas are equipped with a single
trumpet horn. This single trumpet horn meets this re-
quirement. See Figure B7.
Vista 248/268 Owner's Manual
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The following are standard whistle signals:
• One Prolonged Blast Warning Signal
DAY AND
• One Short Blast
NIGHT USE
• Two Short Blasts
Three flares of
• Three Short Blasts
the hand held,
• Five or More Blasts
meteor or
parachute type.
J. Navigation Lights
Navigation lights are intended to keep other vessels
informed of your presence and course. If you are out
on the water between sunset and sunrise, you are re-
quired to display appropriate navigation lights.
K. Additional Recommended Equipment
Four Winns® recommends that you acquire additional
equipment for safe, enjoyable cruising. This list, which
is not all inclusive, includes items you should consider
acquiring.
Flashlight
Oar, paddle
Dock fenders
Boat hook
Sunscreen
Second anchor & line
Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
Emergency supply of drinking water and food.
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Spark plug wrench
Jackknife
Adjustable wrench
Duct tape
Extra bulbs
Extra drain plug
Extra prop nut/washer
Figure B7: Single Trumpet Horn
Pass on my Port Side
Pass on my Starboard Side
Engines in Reverse
Danger Signal
Basic Gear
Spare batteries
Mooring lines
Distress signals
VHF radio
Extra warm clothing Charts
Tools
Hammer
Pliers
Lubricating oil
Spare Parts
Spare prop
Spark plugs
Tow line
Compass
First aid kit
EPIRB*
Screwdriver
Electrical tape
Prop wrench
Extra fuses
Spare wire
Section B
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