Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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No one signaling device is ideal under all conditions. Consider carrying
various types of equipment. Careful selection and proper stowage of visual
distress equipment are very important. Select devices with packaging that
children, but not adults, will find difficult to open, especially if young chil-
dren are onboard.
1.4.3 Sound Signaling Device
Your boat must have an operable device that can produce a sound signal if
conditions require. A horn is standard equipment on all Carver models.
For boats over 26 feet and under 39 feet, 4 inches, the device can be hand or
power operated and must be able to produce a four-second blast which can
be heard one-half mile away. Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s publication
“Navigational Rules, International-Inland” for details on the appropri-
ate signals.
Boats longer than 39 feet, 4 inches, must have a bell and a whistle. These
devices must meet the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of
1980.
1.4.4 Running and Navigation Lights
Your boat must have running and navigation lights for safe operation after
dark. Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing. Do not run at
high speeds during night operation. Always use common sense and good
judgment when operating your boat at night.
1.4.5 Radar Reflectors
Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat) should be 18 inches, measured
diagonally. They should be placed 12 feet above the waterline, otherwise, a
boat with radar may have trouble “seeing” your boat.
1.4.6 Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S.
Coast Guard classifies fire extinguishers by the type of fire they can extin-
guish. These classifications include foam, carbon dioxide, chemical, and
Halon-type fire extinguishers. Below are the requirements for fire extin-
guishers at the time this guide was prepared.
Boats longer than 26' and shorter than 40': Two Type B-I or at least
one Type B-II portable hand extinguisher. If your boat has a fixed fire
extinguishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, one Type B-1
extinguisher is required.
Boats longer than 40' and shorter than 65': Three Type B-I or one Type
B-I and one Type B-II portable hand extinguishers. If your boat has a fixed