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Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required)
Consult your national and state boating law
enforcement agency.
The following equipment is the minimum required
by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than 26' (7.9
meters) in length.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)
NOTICE
Depending on the state or country of operation,
the operator of a vessel may be fined for failure
to comply with local or national rules regarding
PFD usage
• One (1) Coast Guard approved Type I, II or
III PFD for each person aboard or being towed
on water skis, tubes, etc.
Fire Extinquisher (Portable)
It is recommended that you carry one (1) A,B or C
Type fire extinguishers on board and located near
the helm for easy reach.
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A storage pocket for the portable fire extinguisher is
located on the lower starboard side of the center
console.
Whistle, Horn
You must have on board, some means of making a
loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that a
sound made by any audible device be capable of a
four (4) second blast, and must be audible for
1/2 mi. (.80 Km).
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Section 1 • Safety
Visual distress Signals
Boats operating in coastal waters, the Great Lakes
& US owned boats on the high seas are required to
carry approved visual distress signals for nighttime
use. They must be readily accessible, in serviceable
condition and not be expired.
Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well marked,
waterproof container.
Additional Recommended equipment for
safe operation
In addition to the legally mandated equipment, the
following items are recommended for safe boating.
• First Aid kit
• Charts/Maps
• Visual distress signals
(for day or night use)
• Marine VHF radio
• Moisture repellent
• Mooring Lines
• Fenders
• Waterproof flashlights
• High power spotlight
• Spare propeller
• Tool kit:
- Screwdrivers, (phillips & flat)
- Pliers, (regular, vise-grip, tongue & groove)
- Wrenches, (box, open end, allen & adjustable)
- Socket set, (metric and/or U.S.)
- Electrical tape & duct tape
- Hammer
- Spare parts kit, (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
Impaired Operation
CONTROL HAZARD-Federal laws prohibit
operating a boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. These laws are vigorously
enforced.
Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and
drugs while boating. No other single factor causes
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• Compass
• Manual bilge pump
• GPS or LORAN
• Spare keys
• EPIRB-Emergency
positioning-indicat-
ing radio beacon
• Boat hook
• Extra batteries
• Instruction manuals
• Lubricating oil
WARNING
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