Life Rafts; Uscg Minimum Equipment Requirements - Regal 30 EXPRESS Owner's Manual

LIFE RAFTS

Great Lakes. They provide a shelter for extended periods.
Make sure it is large enough for all aboard and contains
the proper emergency equipment pack. Most life rafts
are sold by a persons rating. Store the unit on board
with easy access in emergency situations. Also, maintain
yearly service on the unit. Make sure the life raft is Coast
Guard approved.
USCG MINIMUM EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Inflatable life rafts
are recommended
for ocean going
Use the chart below as a guideline for assuring your vessel
v e s s e l s a n d
is outfitted to meet the USCG standards. Remember to
operating boats in
check the local and state authorities for additional equipment
large bodies of
requirements. Make sure your vessel and trailer registration
water like the
paperwork and numbers on the boat are up to date and
displayed properly according to state requirements. Keep
the paperwork on board in a watertight and safe
environment . Make sure it is quickly accessible.
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Safety On Board