Safe Boating Tips - Hunter H426 Owner's Manual

Take a safe boating course. In the U.S.,
contact your local Boating Industry for de-
tails.
Carry all safety equipment required by the
laws that apply to your area. Require-
ments are generally available from the
Coast Guard or your local boating indus-
try.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
 Required life saving equipment, includ-
ing life vests and throwables
 Required fire extinguishing equipment
 First Aid kit
 Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPIRB)
 Manual bailing device
 Anchor with sufficient line and/or chain
 Flashlight with good batteries
 Binoculars
 VHF radio
 Appropriate navigational charts
 Flares
 Fog bell
A life jacket may save your life, but only if
you wear it. Keep jackets in a readily ac-
cessible place – not in a closed compart-
ment or stored under other gear. Remove
them from any packaging, and keep
throwable floatation devices ready for im-
mediate use.
Approved fire extinguishers are required
on most boats, local authorities can pro-
vide details. All passengers should know
the location and operating procedure of
each fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers
are normally classified according to fire
type. Be familiar with the type of fire extin-
guishers you have on board.
SAFE BOATINGTIPS
BE PREPARED
LIFE JACKETS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Some boats have been equipped with an
Automatic Fire Extinguisher) . In the event of
a fire in your engine compartment, this unit will
automatically discharge. Please read your SEA-
FIRE manual for operating instructions, mainte-
nance and precautionary information.
As the owner of the craft, obtain-
ing and maintaining necessary
safety equipment is your responsi-
bility. For more information about
equipment required, contact local
boating authorities
 Noise emitting device
 Radar reflector
 Sufficient food and water provisions
 Auxiliary starting battery
 Spare fuses and bulbs
 Sunglasses and block
 Blanket
The legally required on-board safety
equipment may vary by region or body of
water. Please check with local authorities
prior to departure for a safety examination.
It is very important that children, handi-
capped people, and non-swimmers wear
lifejackets at all times. Make sure all
passengers are properly instructed in
use of life saving gear
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