PURSUIT 3100 Offshore, Owner'S Manual

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3100 OFFSHORE
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12.3 Pre-Cruise Check
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES:
• Check the weather forecast. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safely.
• Be sure all required documents are on board.
• Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board and operative. This should include items like the
running lights, spotlight, life saving devices, etc. Please refer to the Safety Equipment chapter for
additional information on safety equipment.
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ON BOARD FOR EV-
ERY PERSON ON BOARD AND ONE THROW-OUT FLOTATION DEVICE. CHECK THE
U.S. COAST GUARD STANDARDS FOR THE CORRECT TYPE OF DEVICE FOR YOUR BOAT.
• Make sure you have signal kits and flare guns aboard, and they are current and in good operating condition.
• Be sure you have sufficient water and other provisions for the planned cruise.
Navigation Aids
Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and navi-
gable waters as guides to mark safe water and to assist
mariners in determining their position in relation to
land and hidden dangers. Each aid to navigation is
used to provide specific information. You should be
familiar with these and any other markers used in your
boating area.
STORMS AND WAVE ACTION CAN CAUSE BUOYS TO MOVE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY
ON BUOYS ALONE TO DETERMINE YOUR POSITION.