Boating Safety Checklist - Ranger boats RT Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

MUST HAVE ITEMS
As Required By Regulation
Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets)
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Type I, II, III, or V for each person onboard (wearable)
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One Type IV (Throwable)
Not Required on Non-Powered boats under 16'
Fire Extinguishers
Choose Boats without
One Fixed System
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Boats <26' 1 Size Bl
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Boats 26 -<40' 2 Size Bl*
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Boats 40 - 65' 3 Size Bl*
*One Size Bll may be substituted for Two Size Bl Extinguishers
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Choose
One
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Combination Day/Night VDS (Flares or Flare Gun)
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Daytime VDS (Flags, Smoke Signal)
AND Nighttime VDS (Automated SOS Light)
Sound Signals
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Horn or Whistle
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Bell (Not required for vessels under 12m)
Ventilation
(Boats with Gasoline Systems)
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Natural Ventilation
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Powered Ventilation
Backfire Flame Control
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Backfire Flame Arrestor (Gasoline Engines except outboards)
• The above represents minimum USCG Safety Requirements on-board
vessels.
• Other Requirements may be necessary to comply with state laws.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list but rather a baseline of
items to make your boating adventure safe and fun.
• For Vessels over 65' refer to 33CFR 25.30-20 or ABYC A-4.

Boating Safety Checklist

Boats with
Fixed System
Fixed System
-OR-
Fixed System + 1 Size Bl
-OR-
Fixed System + 2 Size Bl*
-OR-
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Items in Red May be Required in Some States
Boats on Inland Waters
Everything on Required List PLUS:
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First Aid Kit
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Anchor with Sufficient Line
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Boating Safety Education/Certificate
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Watersports Flag
(Skier Down/Diver Down Flag)
Boats on Nearshore Waters
Everything Above PLUS:
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Extra Food & Water
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Depth Finder
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VHF Radio
Boats on Offshore Waters
Everything Above PLUS:
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EPIRB
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Life Raft
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Searchlight
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List of CPR Instruction
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Radar
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Radar Reflector
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Radio Direction Finder
Boats on River Waters
Everything on Required List Plus:
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Throw Bag
Miscellaneous Items
Other Items That May be Recommended:
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Heaving Line
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Spare Keys
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Boat Hook/Pole
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Spare Propeller
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Extra Engine Oil
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Handheld Lead-line
32 32
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Bailing Device
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Sun Protection
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Alternate Propulsion
(Paddles, Oars)
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GPS/Chartplotter
q q
Compass
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Spare Tool Kit
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Man-Overboard Recovery Gear
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AIS
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Sea Drogue
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Safety Knife
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Weather Information System
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Shore Landing Craft (Tender)
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Long Range Communications Gear
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Helmet
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Strobe Light
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Carbon Monoxide Detector
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Extra Clothing
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Marine Hardware
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Masks & Fins (For Clearing Props)
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Storm Sails
Float Plan
Charts