Life Rafts - Regal 1900 Owner's Manual

• Check any kapok-bagged jackets by squeezing. If you hear
air escaping, the bag is defective and the PFD should be
thrown away.
•
Grab the cover with the fi ngers. If the cover material rips,
the PFD is rotted and should be thrown away.
If the kapok bag is hard, the PFD should be discarded.
•

Life Rafts_____________________________________

Infl atable life rafts are recommended for oceangoing and operating a
vessel in a large body of water like the Great Lakes. They can provide
shelter for extended periods. If used, make sure it is large enough for
all aboard and contains the proper emergency equipment pack. Also,
get the unit professionally serviced. Your Regal boat DOES NOT
come with a life raft, although they are recommended. If purchased
separately, make sure the life raft is U.S. Coast Guard approved.
Distress Radio Beacons_________________________
Emergency beacons, EPIRBs, and ELTs aid in tracking the location
of boats and passengers. They are tracking transmitters used by
search and rescue squads, and are normally activated upon immersion,
while some are manually activated. Your Regal boat DOES NOT
come with a distress radio beacon. It is highly recommended that an
EPIRB or similar device is stored on board for emergency use.
Safety On Board
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