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Marine VHF radio with weather channels
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Emergency position-indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB)
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Manual bilge pump
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Moisture repellant
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Anchors, chain and line (The anchors must be
properly sized for your boat. Ask your dealer or
marine supply store for recommendations).
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Mooring lines
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Fenders
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Boat hook
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Waterproof flashlight(s)
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Extra batteries for flashlights and portable
electronic devices
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High power spotlight, if you intend to boat at
night
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Spare keys
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Instruction manuals for engine and accessories
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Lubricating oil
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Tool kit:
- Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)
- Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove)
- Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable)
- Socket set (metric or U.S. Standard as
appropriate)
- Electrical tape and duct tape
- Hammer
- Utility Knife
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Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose
clamps and ask your dealer to recommend other
parts)
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Extra propeller
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7. I
Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating
your boat safely. This single factor is involved in
more marine accidents and deaths than any other.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly
impairing your ability to react properly and promptly
in an emergency.
Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to
control the boat safely.
Death or serious injury can result from improper boat
operation.
8. L
A. U
Use common sense and sound judgement when
placing equipment and/or passengers in your boat.
The number of people on board must be reduced if
you go out in poor weather and rough water.
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The United States Coast Guard does not provide
specific numbers for passenger capacity or
cargo weight for recreational vessels 26 feet
(7.92 meters) or larger. For safety sake, use the
following information provided for the
international loading standards for maximum
number of passengers plus cargo weight.
B. I
The certification plate (See Fig. 1.6.1) located near
the helm indicates maximum weight and number of
persons your boat can handle under calm sea
conditions. Do not exceed the load capacities
stated. The number of people on board must be
AFETY
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The number of seats does not indicate how
many people a boat can carry in poor weather
and rough water.
Above idle speed, all passengers must be
seated on the seats provided.
NTERNATIONAL
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