Equipment; Passenger Safety; Rules Of The Road - Pro-Line Boats 33 Express Owner's Manual

Equipment

USCG regulations require the following equipment while operating your boat:
* Fire extinguisher
* Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each occupant
* One throw-able PFD
* Sound signal device
* Navigational lights if operated at night
* Sight signal (flare- night, orange flag- day) when in coastal waters or Great Lakes.
* Anchor and sufficient line
In addition, here is a list of suggested equipment you should have aboard your Pro-Line:
* First aid kit and blankets
* Mooring lines and fenders
* Combination oar / boat hook
* Spare prop, nut & washer
* Spare fuses and bulbs
* Local charts and compass
* 2 way radio (with proper license) * EPIRB (emergency beacon)
* Floating key chain & spare keys
* Emergency food and water

Passenger Safety

You are responsible for the safety and conduct of your passengers, make sure that:
* You instruct passengers on proper use and location of PFD's. Children and non-swimmers should
wear one at all times.
* When underway each passenger is in a safe location, and knows to keep the boat balanced.
* At least one other person knows how to operate the boat in case of emergency.
* They are aware of dangers of the prop, and the possibility of sudden maneuvers and jolts.
* To turn the engine off and remove key when swimmers are near the propellers or when using the
dive platform.
* All keep away from lines under stress should they break and recoil.

Rules of the Road

Know and use the rules of the road, the information here is only a brief overview. For detailed information contact
the USCG.
Audible warning signals:
* One short horn blast: starboard course change.
* Two short horn blasts: port course change.
* Three short horn blasts: astern operation.
* Five horn blasts: doubt about previous signal, or danger.
* A single five-second blast every minute for fog operation
When overtaking give-way vessel announces intention with horn blast(s) and waits for same response then
completes maneuver.
When approaching head-on, both boats give way after giving appropriate horn blast (Preferably starboard).
When crossing, a vessel converging from the starboard has right of way, the port vessel gives way (both
acknowledge with one short horn blast).
Know and observe navigational buoys and markers.
Give way to craft under sail.
* Sea anchor with line
* Bailing device
* Tool kit and lubricant
* Spare fasteners, hose clamps, plugs
* Binoculars or telescope
* Water proof flashlight
* Navigation device
* Waterproof matches or lighter.
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