L-200R
OWNER’S MANUAL
L-200R
OWNER’S MANUAL
VERSION 1.01 |
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At the time of publication of this Manual, for vessels between 16’ and 26’ in length
operated recreationally, USCG requires:
• 1 Personal Flotation Device for each person on board of Type I, II, III, or V, PLUS
one Type IV throwable device
• 1 type B-1 USCG-approved portable fire extinguisher
• Approved visual distress signals for daytime and nighttime use. If pyrotechnic
devices are selected, there must be a total of 3 pyrotechnic devices for both
daytime and nighttime use
• 1 sound-producing device such as a whistle or horn
• Navigation lights
Note that many U.S. state and local authorities have requirements that exceed
those of the USCG. Be sure to check and comply with your local laws
before boating.
At the time of publication of this Manual, for vessels between 19’8” and 29’6” in
length operated recreationally, Transport Canada requires:
• 1 approved Personal Flotation Device for each person on board
• 1 “5BC” fire extinguisher (although type “ABC” is recommended)
• 1 reboarding device (e.g. a swim ladder)
• 1 buoyant heaving line at least 49’3” (15m) long OR 1 lifebuoy attached to a
buoyant line at least 49’3” (15m) long
• 1 watertight flashlight (spare batteries are recommended)
• With some permitted exemptions, 6 flares of Type A, B, C or D (but only 2 can be
Type D)
• 1 manual propelling device (e.g. a paddle) OR 1 anchor and at least 49’3” (15m) of
cable, rope or chain
• 1 bailer or manual bilge pump
• 1 sound-signaling device or appliance
• Navigation lights
• With some permitted exemptions, 1 magnetic compass
• With some permitted exemptions, 1 radar reflector
You must check to ensure that these requirements have not changed. See
www.uscgboating.org and www.tc.canada.ca. Note that there may be additional
requirements if the vessel is operated commercially rather than recreationally.
Additional Safety Equipment
In addition to the safety equipment required by law, consider having the following
items on board. Before every trip ensure that all safety equipment is easily
accessible, in good working order, and that all passengers are briefed as to
its location:
• First Aid Kit in a waterproof container
• Drinking water and/or water purification tablets/device
• Charts/Maps
• Mirror for use as a visual signaling device
• Whistles (consider attaching a whistle to each PFD)
• Cell phone or Satellite phone
• VHF Marine Radio
• GPS device
• Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
• Inflatable raft
• Extra rope
• Fenders
• Tool kit with duct tape, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hammer, spare parts
set, etc.
• Spare propeller
• Lubricating oil
• Sunscreen
• Blankets/Towels (can be used to cover up from sun exposure)