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Safety Equipment
U.S. Coast Guard regulations require certain accessory equipment on each boat. For a
detailed description, obtain “Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats” published by
the Coast Guard.
1)
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): PFDs must be Coast Guard approved, in
good and serviceable condition and the appropriate size for the user. It is
recommended that you wear PFDs while your boat is underway.
Figure 1 - Personal Floatation Devices
Boats more than 16 feet in length must be equipped with one type I, II, III or V
and one type IV. PFDs are intended to save lives, you and your passengers
should wear while in the boat. Learn how to use them and adjust as necessary to
make comfortable to wear. The type II PFD is recommended for near shore or
inland water use. Some PFDs are specially made for use while waterskiing and
can handle impacts if a skier has fallen.
Notice:
If a type V PDF is to be counted toward the minimum carriage
requirements, it must be worn.
2)
Emergency Stop Switch: Factory installed lanyard emergency stop switch. It is
highly recommended that you use this switch since it can prevent your boat from
becoming a runaway. (See page 2-11 for specific use.)
3)
Fire Extinguishers: A fire extinguisher is required
if your boat has an inboard engine, or when fuel is
stored in closed stowage compartments.
Approved fire extinguishers are classified by a
letter symbol, either B-I or B-II with the B
designating that the material will extinguish
flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, etc. B-I
extinguishers are required for boats less than 26
feet in length. Check periodically to insure that
the extinguisher is in working condition and fully
charged.
OVERCHARGED
RECHARGE
KC-0083M
TYPE V HYBRID PFD
MUST BE WORN
WHEN UNDERWAY
KC-0043M
TYPE IV
THROWABLE DEVICES
KC-0071M
KC-0042M
TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
KC-0051M
TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
KC-0041M
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