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General Safety Information
This boat is recommended for operators older than 18 with valid skippers licenses. Adults must supervise use by minors,
please check state laws for minimum age requirements. Always wear an approved personal life jacket / Rloatation device.
You must always follow and know all federal, state and local boating laws. Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking
drugs. Engines must always be switched off when using the boarding ladder or when swimming behind the boat. Always
keep a safe distance from swimmers and other watercrafts.
Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to yourself before operation. Failure to attach lanyard could result in a
runaway boat if operator is ejected. Check throttle, steering and shift lever for proper operation before starting the
engines. Shift into neutral before starting engines. Put throttle levers in idle position before shifting.
The coast guards have regulations which describe minimum standard of safety. You must comply with these regulations
for a Category C, please conRirm with your local coast guards.
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Personal Rloatation devices / life jackets, one for each person on board.
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Fire extinguisher, one per outboard motor
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Two Red rocket parachute Rlares
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Two Hand-held red distress Rlares
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One smoke marker
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Sound signalling device
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Marine VHF radio
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Magnetic compass
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Navigation lights
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Mooring fenders and lines
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Anchor, rope and chain
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Capsize container
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Two Space blankets
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Pump
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Tube repair kit
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2 m x 2 m canvas
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Manual or automatic type bilge pump
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First aid kit
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Tool kit
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Oar or paddle
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Basic spares
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Tow rope
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Market trailer
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Market equipment
Basic Boating Rules
Your Ballistic
®
is legally considered a power boat. Operation of the boat must be in accordance with the rules and
regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.
