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2. L
M
EGALLY
ANDATED
R
E
EQUIRED
QUIPMENT
Consult your national 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): One Coast
Guard approved Type I, II or LLL device is
mandatory for each person aboard. One throwable
Type LV device is also required to be on board. A
Type V device is acceptable if worn for approved
use. See Page 1.5 for a description of these PFD
classifications. Always wear a PFD when boating.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable: If no fixed fire
extinguishing system is installed in the engine and
generator spaces, the U.S. Coast Guard requires
one (1) Type B-1 fire extinguisher be on board.
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
recommends that you have two (2) Type ABC fire
extinguishers on board. One is to be located at the
helm station and the other in the cabin, near the
cockpit door.
Whistle, Horn: You must have on board some
means of making a loud sound signal, for example,
whistle or horn.
Visual Distress Signals: If you operate your boat
in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes, you must
have visual distress signals for day and night use
on board. At least three (3) U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic devices marked with date
showing service life must be carried, be readily
accessible, in serviceable condition and not expired.
Store pyrotechnic signals in a well-marked
waterproof container in a dry location.
Other: Your Sea Ray is equipped with the required
navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation
systems.
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3. F
INIMUM
The Automatic Fire Suppression System is an
option on your boat. If your boat is equipped with
an automatic fire extinguisher system it is located
in the engine compartment. In the event of a fire,
the heat sensitive automatic head in the engine
compartment will release a fire-extinguishing vapor,
totally flooding the area.
The dashboard contains an indicator light for the
automatic fire extinguishing system. The light will
be ON when the ignition is on and indicates that
the system is ready. If the light goes out while the
ignition is on, the system has discharged.
WHEN DISCHARGE OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY
SHUT DOWN ALL ENGINES, POWERED
VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
EXTINGUISH ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. DO
NOT IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT!! THIS FEEDS OXYGEN TO
THE FIRE AND THE FIRE COULD RESTART.
Wait at least fifteen (15) minutes before opening
the engine compartment. This permits the fire-
extinguishing vapor to "soak" the compartment long
enough for hot metals and fuels to cool. Have
portable extinguishers at hand and ready to use in
case the fire reignites. Do not breathe fumes or
vapors caused by the fire.
4. C
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are
dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and
unconsciousness. A poisoning victim's skin often
AFETY
E
IRE
XTINGUISHING
M
ARBON
ONOXIDE
!
DANGER
Fumes from engine, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain carbon
monxide.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator
or burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored
or docked.
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YSTEM
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