Additional Recommended Equipment For Safe Operation; Impaired Operation - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

Before purchasing PFDs, ensure that there is an
attached tag indicating they are approved by the
U.S. Coast Guard or by your national boating law
enforcement agency.
Children and nonswimmers must wear PFDs
at all times when aboard. All passengers and
crew should wear them. A loose PFD is often
useless in an emergency.
The operator is responsible for instructing everyone
aboard on the location and use of PFDs.
Size PFDs for the wearer. Children require special
attention in the use of PFDs.
Test PFD buoyancy at least once a year.
6. A R
DDITIONAL ECOMMENDED
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QUIPMENT FOR
In addition to legally mandated equipment, the
following items are necessary for safe boating,
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
• First aid kit
• Visual distress signals for day and night use
(required in some areas; consult local
regulations)
• Charts of your intended cruising area
• Compass
• GPS or Loran position locating devices
• Marine VHF radio with weather channels
• Emergency position-indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB)
• Manual bilge pump
• Moisture repellant
• Anchors, chain and line (The anchors must be
properly sized for your boat. Ask your dealer or
marine supply store for recommendations).
• Mooring lines
• Fenders
• Boat hook
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• Waterproof flashlight(s)
• Extra batteries for flashlights and portable
electronic devices
• High power spotlight, if you intend to boat at
night
• Spare keys
• Instruction manuals for engine and accessories
• Lubricating oil
• Tool kit:
- Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)
- Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove)
- Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable)
- Socket set (metric or U.S. Standard as
appropriate)
- Electrical tape and duct tape
- Hammer
- Utility Knife
• Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose
clamps and ask your dealer to recommend other
parts)
• Extra propeller
7. I O
MPAIRED PERATION
Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating
your boat safely. This single factor is involved in
more marine accidents and deaths than any other.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly
impairing your ability to react properly and promptly
in an emergency.
!
Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to
control the boat safely.
Death or serious injury can result from improper boat
operation.
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