BENETEAU 461 Owner's Manual page 9

RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Preparation is the key to safety on the water.
Your new Beneteau has been fitted with the following equipment:
Compass - be sure that it is properly calibrated to give the correct magnetic
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reading.
A large capacity bilge pump.
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We recommend that you fully outfit your Beneteau with safety equipment
that can be obtained through your dealer or marine supply outlets. These
items should include but not be limited to:
Up to date nautical charts covering your intended cruising area.
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Boat hook.
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Large waterproof flashlight with spare batteries.
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Fenders.
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Docking lines - a good rule of thumb to follow dictates that your bow, stern,
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and spring line be equal to the length of the boat.
Life jackets, anchor, anchor chain and line, throwing line, flares, soft wooden
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plugs for thru-hulls, life ring, fire extinguisher, and foghorn.
Electronics - Depth Sounder, Log Speedometer, and VHF Radio.
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SAFETY COURSES
It is recommended that owners and operators gain knowledge and experience in
boat safety skills such as:
(a) Navigation
(b) Seamanship and boat handling
(c) Rules of the road, international and inland waterway
(d) Weather prediction
(e) Safety at sea
(f) Survival in bad weather
(g) Respect for others on the water
(h) First aid
(i) Radio communication
(j) Distress signals
(k) Pollution controls
To find out where one can attend these courses in your area, please call your
dealer or "The Boaters Educational Course Line" at (800) 336-2628.
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