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21. Keep electrical equipment and wiringin good condition. No knife
switches or other arcing devices should be installed in fuel compart-
ments. Allowample ventilation around batteries.
22. Good housekeeping in your boat is important. Cleanliness dimin-
ishes the probabilityof fire.
23. Knowyour fuel tank capacity and cruising range. Ifit is necessary to
carry additional fuel, do so only in proper containers. Take special
precautions to prevent the acc~mulation of fuel vapors in confined
spaces.
24. Before departing on a boat trip, advise a responsible friend or
relative about where you intend to cruise. Be sure to give that
person a good description of your boat. Keep them advised of any
changes in your
cruise plans. These precautions will enable your
friend or relative to tell the Coast Guard where to search for you and
what type of boat to look for if you fail to return. Be sure to advise
the same person when you complete your trip to prevent any false
alarms about your safety.
25. Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power
Squadrons offer safe boating classes several times a year. These
are comprehensive and generally of minimal cost to you. Call your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Flotilla for the
time and place of the next class.
Safety Equipment
The following safety related items should be considered as part of
your standard equipment:
1. Fire extinguishers (located for easy access)
2. Personal flotation devices
3. Fenders, lines and boat hook
4. Flares (night and day type)
5. Flashlight
6. Charts of intended cruising area
7. First aid kit
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Tool Chest
.'1.
1. Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)
2. Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and water pump)
3. Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, and adjustable)
4. Socket set (metric and U.S. standard)
5. Hacksaw with spare blades
6. Hammer
7. Battery jumper cables
8. Electrical tape
9. Assorted fasteners
10. Gear grease and penetrating oil
11. Feeler gauges
Miscellaneous Items
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1. Engine and accessories manual
2. Propeller with fastening devices
3. V-belts
4. Engine lubricating oil
5. Fuel and oil filters
6. Cooling pump impellers
7. Fuel can
8. Light bulbs
9. Spare set of spark plugs and other ignition parts
Static Float Attitude
The staticattitudeof
your
boat can be affected by many variables.
Optional equipment and loading of gear are the biggest contributors to a
boat's
list. After
launching, the floating attitude of any new boat can be
adjusted. If your boat lists to one side, store heavy items on the light
side and light items on the heavy side.
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