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Recreational Boats". Additional copies may be
obtained by writing the Consumer Affairs Staff, U.S.
Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 20953 or by
calling 2O2-~72-23814.
Depending on the length, passenger capacity, and
operating conditions, your boat must be equipped
according to the current U.S.C.G. regulations. Be
sure that you operate your boat with the necessary
PFDs (life preservers) , fire extinguishers, signaling
devices, distress signals, navigation lights, etc. as
referred to in the '1Federal Requirements for
Recreational Boats".
2.4.2 Recommended Safety Equipment.
Preparation is the key to safety on the water. As a
minimum guide, we recommend that you outfit your boat
with the following equipment:
a compass - that is properly adjusted to give the
correct magnetic reading.
a large capacity bilge pump
updated nautical charts of your intended cruising area
boat hook
large waterproof flashlight with spare batteries.
3 fenders
docking lines - a good rule of thumb to follow
dictates that your bow, stern, and spring be equal to
the length of the boat. We recommend 1/2 inch dacron
line for this purpose.
2.4.2.1 Ground Tackle
Anchor and rode - the following suggestions are
provided as a general guide and should be revised to
suit the the areas in which the yacht is to be sailed
and the personal preference of the owner:
TYPE ANCHQ~ ~ C:HATN RODF
5H Lunch 61 x i/~" 150' x 3/8"
12H Working BBB GALV. 3 STRAND
20H Storm PROOF COIL NYLON LINE
DANFORTH*
DANFORTH ANCHORS are manufactured exclusively by
Danforth, Div. of Eastern Co., 500 Riverside
Industrial Parkway, Portland, Maine, 0Li103