Key West Boats 1720CC, Manual

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Will appear above installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
To comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements your boat should be
equipped with the following:
• An approved type B fire extinguisher
• Proper inland lighting for operation after sunset
In addition, you must supply one Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each
person on board or water skiing as well as one throwable type IV PFD; and
with boats 16 feet and over, an approved sound warning device. Whenever
going on an outing, verify that safety equipment is aboard and ready to use.
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD)
PFDs are intended to help you save your own life; you and your passengers
should wear a PFD whenever boating. It is especially important that children
or non-swimmers wear a PFD at all times. Make certain you know how
to use PFDs. Try it on and make adjustments for a comfortable fit. Show
children how to properly put on a PFD. There are three types of acceptable
PFDs to wear and one type used for throwing in emergency situations.
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NOTE ●
Special PFDs are available for skiing and other
watersports, These PFDs are constructed with materials
suitable for high impact falls into the water.
Type 1, Life Preservers , has
more than 20lbs of buoyancy and
will turn an unconscious person
slightly backward or vertical in the
water. This type is good for non-
swimming adults and when far from
shore.
Type II, Buoyant Vests ; has more
than 15.5 lbs. of buoyancy and will
turn an unconscious person slightly
backward or vertical in the water. A
type II PFD is more comfortable to
wear than a type I and is good for
children.
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