Required Equipment; Additional Equipment Recommendations - Yamaha EXCITER 270 Owner's Manual

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AFETY

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has
regulations which describe minimum
standards of safety. You must comply
with these regulations, which apply to
boats like your Jet Boat which are less
than 26 feet long.
● Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):
Type I, II, or III as required for all
people on board (see "Apparel" for
more information), plus at least one
Type IV (throwable type).
● Fire Extinguisher:
At least one B-1 type hand-held
portable fire extinguisher.
● Visual Distress Signals:
Having USCG-approved visual dis-
tress signals on board is recom-
mended under all circumstances,
and required if you will be operating
on coastal waters, the Great Lakes,
territorial seas and waters connected
to them. Contact your dealer or the
Coast Guard for more information.
● Sound Signalling Device:
Your Jet Boat is equipped with a
horn which can be used to signal
other boats. See "Rules of the
Road" for more information.
● Navigation Lights:
Your Jet Boat is equipped with nav-
igation lights for use between sun-
set and sunrise, and during periods
of reduced visibility, such as fog. Be
sure these lights are working and
are turned on when necessary (see
page 2-12 and 3-9 for more infor-
mation).
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following equipment can help
make your boating experience safer
and more enjoyable:
● Mooring fenders and lines
● Anchor
with
"Danforth" type anchor and line that
is at least 6-times the depth of the
water where you will drop anchor
are recommended)
● Manual-type bilge pump
● First Aid kit
● Waterproof Flashlight with extra
batteries
● Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers,
pliers, wrenches (including metric
sizes), and electrical tape
● Oar or paddle (look for one with a
boat hook on the other end)
● Spare parts, such as an extra set of
spark plugs and fuses
● Navigation charts for the waters
where you will be boating
● Tow rope
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suitable line (a