Sound Producing Devices; Marine Sanitation Devices; Radio Communications; Navigation Lights - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES

According to both Inland and
International Rules, all boats must
carry some way of producing an
efficient sound signal. If your
vessel is 12 meters (39' 4") or
longer, a power whistle, power
horn or bell must be carried. The
bell must be 7 7/8" in diameter.
Boats less than 12 meters a horn or whistle is
recommended to signal intentions or signal position. The
sound signal made in all cases must be capable of a four
or six second blast audible for one half mile. See the
section discussing bridge and whistle signals for more
information.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

VHF radios are used for distress and ship to shore and
ship to ship communications today. Learn the specialized
messages such as Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. It is only
used when life or vessel is in imminent danger.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

The U. S. Coast Guard requires recreational boats
operating at night to display navigation lights between
sunset and sunrise. Navigation lights help avoid collisions
by improving the night visibility of vessels. Red and green
directional lights, white stern lights, white masthead lights
and white all-around lights must be displayed in specified
positions, depending on boat size, and mode of operation.
The configuration of visible lights tells and operator the
size, direction of travel and means of propulsion (sail,
power, rowing or at anchor) of another vessel.
This helps both operators determine who has the right of
way. Larger boats are required to carry larger, brighter lights
that are visible over longer distances. See the light
requirement chart for pleasure craft.
MARINE SANITATION
DEVICES
Recreational vessels under 65' with installed toilet
facilities must have an operable marine sanitation device
(MSD) on board. Vessels 65' and under may use Type I,
II, or III MSD. All installed MSD's must be U.S. Coast
Guard certified. Most of the devices are labeled to show
conformity to the regulations.
NOTICE
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACTPROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE
OF OIL OR OILY WASTE
INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS
AND CONTIGUOUS ZONE
OF THE UNITED STATES IF SUCH DISCHARGE
CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON,
OR DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE OF
THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE
OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO
A PENALTY OF $5,000
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