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8/ Safety Equipment
8.1 REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5647 to obtain a
pamphlet regarding the latest required and suggested safety equipment. The Coast
Guard Auxiliary also offers “Courtesy Examinations” to help ensure your boat is properly
equipped.
The following is a list of required safety equipment to be aboard your boat. This may be
modified from time to time and it is suggested that you contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline at (800) 368-
5647 or pick up a copy of the latest “Federal
Requirements and Safety Tips of Recreational Boats” pamphlet.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s)
These must bear a tag that they have been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and must
be in serviceable condition. They must also be of the appropriate size for the wearer, i.e.
for children there must be children’s life vests onboard. Many states now require children
to wear PFD’s at all times. You should check with your state to determine the proper
requirements. You should maintain at least one Type I, II, or III PFD for each person on
board, plus one throwable device, a ring or boat cushion, Type IV.
Visual Distress Signals
These are now required in virtually all waters of the United States. If in doubt, please
check with the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5647 for a specific
answer.
Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
These must be U.S. Coast Guard approved, be in a serviceable condition, and be readily
accessible. These flares have an expiration date, and expired flares will not pass a U.S.
Coast Guard inspection. These types include both hand held flares and aerial flares.
Sound Signaling Device
You must have an efficient means of making a proper sound signal in the event of
distress or poor visibility. This may be a horn, whistle, or bell.
Navigation Lights
These lights are located at the bow of your boat, and meet United States Coast Guard
requirements. It is important that you periodically check to make sure they are in working
order. It is very important these be checked prior to any cruise, which will keep you on
the water after dark.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is standard on all EdgeWater boats. Your boat is equipped with 3.
These require regular inspection to make certain they are ready for use. Questions may
be directed to the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at (800) 368-5647, or 1-202-
267-1070. You should, as part of routine boat maintenance; check to make sure your
extinguisher is still operable.
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