Boston Whaler 270 VANTAGE, Manual

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270 Vantage
Section 1 • Safety
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Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required)
Consult your national and state boating law
enforcement agency.
The following equipment is the minimum required
by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than 26’ (7.9
meters) in length.
• One (1) Coast Guard approved Type I, II
or III PFD for each person aboard or being
towed on water skis, tubes, etc.
Fire Extinguisher (Portable)
It is recommended that you carry one (1) A,B or C
Type fire extinguishers on board and located near the
helm for easy reach.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s)
F
ire
e
xtinguisher
L
ocation
The portable fire extinguisher is located aft and
outboard of the captains seat.
Depending on the state or country of operation,
the operator of a vessel may be fined for failure
to comply with local or national rules regarding
PFD usage.
NOTICE
Visual distress Signals
Boats operating in coastal waters, the Great Lakes
& US owned boats on the high seas are required to
carry approved visual distress signals for nighttime
use. They must be readily accessible, in serviceable
condition and not be expired.
Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well marked,
waterproof container.
Additional Recommended equipment for
safe operation
In addition to the legally mandated equipment, the
following items are recommended for safe boating.
• First Aid kit
• Compass
• Charts/Maps • Manual bilge pump
• Visual distress signals • GPS or LORAN
(for day or night use) • Spare keys
• Marine VHF radio • EPIRB-Emergency
• Moisture repellent positioning-indicat-
• Mooring Lines ing radio beacon
• Fenders • Boat hook
• Waterproof flashlights • Extra batteries
• High power spotlight • Instruction manuals
• Spare propeller • Lubricating oil
• Tool kit:
- Screwdrivers, (phillips & flat)
- Pliers, (regular, vise-grip, tongue & groove)
- Wrenches, (box, open end, allen & adjustable)
- Socket set, (metric and U.S.)
- Electrical tape & duct tape
- Hammer
- Spare parts kit, (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
There is rarely time to reach stowed life jackets
in time of emergency. Boaters should always
wear a properly fitting, approved life jacket
when on the water.
Children and non-swimmers MUST wear PFDs
at all times when aboard.
!
WARNING
Whistle, Horn
You must have on board, some means of making
a loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that
a sound made by any audible device be capable
of a four (4) second blast, and must be audible for
1/2 mi. (.80 Km).