PURSUIT S428 SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Equipment
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WARNING
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FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can
cause fire and/or explosion, death,
serious injury and property damage
if misused. Follow the manufacturer’s
directions in the use of these signal-
ing devices.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must
be in serviceable condition, readily acces-
sible, and certified by the manufacturer as
complying with U.S. Coast Guard require-
ments. They include:
Orange Distress Flag, day use only
The distress flag is a day signal only. It must
be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most dis-
tinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.
Electric Distress Light, night use only
The electric distress light is accepted for
night use only and must automatically flash
the international SOS distress signal. Under
Inland Navigation Rules, a high intensity
white light flashing at regular intervals from
50-70 times per minute is considered a dis-
tress signal.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to
be made under certain circumstances. Rec-
reational vessels are also required to sound
fog signals during periods of reduced visibil-
ity. Therefore, you must have some means of
making an efficient sound signal.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display
navigation lights between sunset and sun-
rise and other periods of reduced visibility
(fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are
intended to keep other vessels informed of
your presence and course. Your Pursuit boat
is equipped with the navigation lights required
by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of man-
ufacture. It is up to you to make sure they
are visible, operational and turned on when
required.
Fire Extinguishers
Pursuit Boats provides locations for two fire
extinguishers on boats under 26 feet. Boats
over 26 feet have provisions for up to three
fire extinguishers. Boats equipped with cab -
ins have one fire extinguisher located in the
cabin, cockpit and helm areas. Center con-
sole boats have fire extinguishers mounted in
the vicinity of the helm and passenger cock-
pit. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers
are hand-portable, either B-I or B-II classifica -
tion and have a specific marine type mounting
bracket. It is recommended the extinguishers
be mounted in a readily accessible position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure:
• Seals and tamper indicators are not
broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in
the operable range.
• No obvious physical damage, corrosion,
leakage or clogged nozzles.
For information on the type and size fire
extinguisher required for your boat, refer to
the “Federal Requirements and Safety Tips
for Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact
the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline,
1-800-368-5647.