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NOTICE
Do not test fire extinguishers by squirting small
amounts of the extinguishing compound. The
fire extinguisher might not work when you re-
ally need it.
All Class 1 powerboats (16 to less than 26 feet) are
required to carry one (1) B-1 type hand portable fire
extinguisher unless the boat is equipped with a fixed
fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment.
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices
Visual distress signal devices approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard are required on all recreational boats op-
erating on coastal waters and to boats owned in the
United States when they are operating on the high seas.
Coastal waters include territorial seas and those wa-
ters directly connected to the Great Lakes and the ter-
ritorial seas up to a point where the waters are less
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
children are aboard.
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G. Sound Signaling Devices
Sportboats less than 26 feet (7.9m) are required to carry
a hand, mouth or power operated horn or whistle. It
must produce a blast of two-second duration and au-
dible at a distance of at least one-half (1/2) mile.
The following are standard whistle signals:
•One Prolonged Blast Warning Signal
•One Short Blast
Pass on my Port Side
•Two Short Blasts
Pass on my Starboard Side
•Three Short Blasts
Engines in Reverse
•Five or More Blasts
Danger Signal
H. 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.
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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.
Basic Gear
Flashlight
Spare Batteries
Oar Paddle
Mooring Lines
Dock Fenders
Distress Signals
Boat Hook
VHF Radio
Sunscreen
Extra Warm Clothing
Second Anchor & Line
Dewatering Device (pump or bailer)
Emergency Supply of Drinking Water and Food.
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Tools
Spark Plug Wrench
Hammer
Jackknife
Pliers
Adjustable Wrench
Lubricating Oil
Duct Tape
Spare Parts
Extra Bulbs
Spare Prop
Extra Drain Plug
Spark Plugs
Extra Prop Nut/Washer
Gear For Extended Cruises
Foul Weather Gear
Parallel rulers
Loran or Global Positioning System Navigation Equipment
Tow Line
Compass
First Aid Kit
EPIRB*
Charts
Screwdriver
Electrical Tape
Prop Wrench
Extra Fuses
Spare Wire
Dividers
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