Safety Equipment - Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual

Safety and Operations

Safety Equipment

In the United States the operator of a vessel is responsible for the minimum safety equipment required
by the U.S. Coast Guard. Safety equipment should be maintained on a regular basis and must be stowed
where it is accessible in a reasonable amount of time in an emergency. Some safety equipment must be
Coast Guard approved. "Coast Guard Approved Equipment" has been determined to be in compliance
with USCG specifications and regulations relating to performance, construction or materials.
As the owner/operator, you should always check the safety procedures and/or requirements for the
country of registration as regulations and responsibilities may changed from country to country.
A complete list of required equipment, Federal rules and regulations and other valuable links can be
found on the United States Coast Guard Boating Safety web page: www.uscgboating.org
A Quick Reference Chart of the Federal Requirements for recreational boats can be found at:
http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/fedreqs/equ_refchart.htm
Read and understand all pamphlets and brochures supplied with safety equipment. Become familiar with
how the equipment operates and stow all safety equipment properly.
At a minimum you should have the following safety equipment available (Table 2-1):
Table 2-1. Minimum Required Safety Equipment
Table courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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