Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Cruiser
2-11
VDS must be:
• USCG-approved
• In proper operating condition
• Safely stowed and readily available
• Within the clearly marked expiration date stamp
on the device (where applicable)
Figure 2-15
Types of VDS vary by emergency situation. VDS
are classified as either pyrotechnic or
non-pyrotechnic.
Note: Some pyrotechnics may be restricted on
certain bodies of water. Check with local
authorities, or visit the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
website: http://www.nasbla.org or the U.S. Coast
Guard website: http://www.uscg.mil for additional
information.
For specific on-board requirements, see U.S.
Coast Guard Minimum On-Board Personal Safety
Equipment Required on page 2-7
.
Audible Distress Signaling
Devices
Audible (sound) distress signals are required to
be on-board all boats. A boat less than 39.4 feet
(12 meters) must always have an efficient
sound-producing device on-board (Example:
hand or mouth whistle, or a compressed or
powered air horn).
A boat at least 39.4 feet (12 meters) but less than
65.6 feet (20 meters) operating in inland
waterways must always have a power whistle or
powered air horn and a bell on-board.
All devices must be acceptable for use in marine
environments, audible for 1/2 nautical mile and
maintain a continuous four- to six-second sound
duration. The diameter of the bell’s mouth must
be a minimum of 7.9 inches (241 centimeters).
Ensure all passengers understand how to
operate all audible distress signaling devices
on-board. Keep these devices in a readily
accessible area and within immediate reach at all
times when boating.
For specific on-board requirements, see U.S.
Coast Guard Minimum On-Board Personal Safety
Equipment Required on page 2-7
and for usage
information, see Audible Distress Signals on
page 6-1 .
Navigational Lights
Navigational lights are intended to alert other
boats to your presence and course.
Regulations require that navigational lights be
clearly lit and properly displayed at all times
between sunset and sunrise, and always when
operating in reduced visibility. The placement,
shape and visibility requirements of navigational
lights may vary depending on usage. Check with
local authorities, or visit the NASBLA or U.S.
Coast Guard website for additional information.
For additional information, see Navigational
Lights and Night Operation on page 6-1 .
ORANGE
FLAG
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
ORANGE SMOKE
SIGNAL (HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
O
S
S
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE NIGHT ONLY
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
KC-0008-A
USE
DAY
ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
RED METEOR FLARE
USE DAY ONLY
USE DAY ONLY
KC-0007-A