Boating Safety; Navigation Lights; Horn Or Whistle; Fire Extinguisher - Formula Fastech Service Manual

Type V Hybrid PFD: Inflatable design for special
use activities and may be used instead of a Type
I, II, or III PFD if used in accordance with the
approval conditions on the label and if worn when
the boat is underway. Some Type V PFDs provide
increased protection against hypothermia.
Type V
Hybrid PFD
Must Be Worn
When Underway
Figure 2-4
A Type V PFD must be worn to be
counted toward the minimum carriage
requirements.
Special PFDs are available for skiing and
other water sports. These PFDs are
constructed with materials suitable for
high impact falls.
PFDs are intended to help save lives. The
operator should set an example by wearing one.
Wear a PFD whenever boating. It is especially
important that children and non-swimmers wear
a PFD at all times. Make certain all passengers
know how to put on and properly adjust their
PFDs. Also, selecting the proper type PFD for
your kind of outing helps ensure your time on
the water can be the safest possible.
At the beginning of each season, check PFDs
for damage and test for proper flotation. Refer to
the PFD manufacturer's information.
All boats over 16 feet (4.8 meters) in length
must carry one USCG approved Type IV
throwable lifesaving device, such as a ring buoy
or buoyant cushion. To meet requirements, each
lifesaving device must have a current, legible
USCG approval stamp permanently affixed.
Type IV Throwable Device: Intended for heavy
traffic inland waters where help is available.
Designed to be thrown to a person in the water
and should never be worn.
FORMULA
Your Formula dealer can help you select
appropriate PFDs and throwable lifesaving
KC-0043
devices for your area.

Navigation Lights

All power boats underway between sunset and
sunrise must display proper navigation lights. All
boats at anchor must display a proper anchor
light. The anchor light must be visible 360
degrees. Your Formula boat is equipped with
international navigation lights.

Horn or Whistle

All boats over 4.8 meters (16 feet) in length
must be equipped with an operable horn or
whistle, audible from one mile. Your Formula
boat is equipped with a USCG approved horn.

Fire Extinguisher

All boats must carry an appropriate portable
marine type B (gasoline, oil or grease) fire
extinguisher in operable condition and in an
accessible location. Your Formula boat is
equipped with two portable and a fixed system
fire extinguisher. All passengers should know
the location and operating procedure of each
extinguisher.
Portable Fire Extinguisher
FASTECH

BOATING SAFETY

Type IV
Throwable Devices
Figure 2-5
OVERCHARGED
RECHARGE
Figure 2-6
KC-0071
KC-0083
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