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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)
• One (1) Coast Guard approved Type I, II
or III PFD for each person aboard or being
towed on water skis, tubes, etc.
WARNING
!
There is rarely time to reach stowed life jackets
in time of emergency. Boaters should always
wear a properly fitting, approved life jacket
when on the water.
Children and non-swimmers MUST wear PFDs
at all times when aboard.
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.
Fire Extinguisher (Portable)
If there is no fixed fire extinguishing system
installed, one size 5-B portable fire extinguisher
must be on board. If a fixed system is installed
no portable fire extinguisher is required. The
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
recommends two 5-B type ABC portable fire
extinguishers be on board and located within easy
reach of helm and galley or passenger area
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A storage pocket for the portable fire extinguisher
is located on the lower starboard side of the center
console.
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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).
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 U.S.)
- Electrical tape & duct tape
- Hammer
- Spare parts kit, (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
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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
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