1-7
Safety On Board
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Personal Flotation Devices
All personal
fl
otation devices
(PFD’s) must be Coast Guard
approved, in good working
condition, and must be the
correct size for the wearer.
All PFD’s must be readily
accessible. T his means
being able to wear them in a
reasonable amount of time
in case of an emergency (
fi
re, boat sinking, etc.). They should not be
stored or locked in closed areas. Also, make sure that all coverings are
removed, such as plastic from any PFD’s. Throwable devices such as
a ring buoys need to be available for immediate
deployment. A PFD
should be worn at all times when your boat is operating on the water.
A PFD may save your life, but it must be worn to do so.
As minimum U. S. Coast Guard requirements all recreational
boats must carry one type I, II, III, or V PFD (wearable) for each
person aboard.
See the explanation following for each type. For type V
to be counted they must be used according to the label instructions. In
addition, all boats over 16’ must carry one Type IV (throwable) PFD.
Some states require that PFD’s be worn by children of speci
fi
c ages at
all times. Check with state boating agencies for particular requirements
in your state before taking children on the water.
Remember PFD’s will not necessarily keep you from drowning,
even though they are designed to keep a person from sinking. When
purchasing PFD’s make sure it safely
fi
ts the person wearing it. It is a
good idea to test PFD’s in a shallow pool before trying on the water.
Refer to the USCG minimum equipment requirements at the end of this
chapter. It is meant to be a guide only. Contact state and local agencies
for additional equipment requirements. Remember as the captain of
your vessel you are responsible for its safe operation.
Summary of Contents for 23 OBX
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Page 7: ...INT 7 Introduction THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
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Page 38: ...1 16 CHAPTER 1 NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 41: ...1 19 Safety On Board...
Page 83: ...CHAPTER 3 3 16...
Page 142: ...Equipment Operation 6 3 Standard Battery Switch Circuitry Front View...
Page 143: ...CHAPTER 6 6 4 Standard Battery Switch Circuitry Rear View...
Page 145: ...CHAPTER 6 6 6 Dual Battery Switch Circuitry Front View...
Page 146: ...Equipment Operation 6 7 Dual Battery Switch Circuitry Rear View...
Page 151: ...CHAPTER 6 6 12 TYPICAL TONNEAU BOW COVER BOW COVER COCKPIT COVER...
Page 152: ...Equipment Operation 6 13 CANVAS TRAVEL COVER...
Page 168: ...Equipment Operation 6 29 Typical Hinged Power Tower Actuator Hydraulic Ram Typical Power Tower...
Page 236: ...CHAPTER 9 Notes...
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Page 267: ...12 13 STEREO PERFORMANCE PACKAGE HARNESS RUN...
Page 268: ...12 14 FUSE BLOCK OVERVIEW...
Page 269: ...Technical Information 12 15...
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Page 271: ...Technical Information 12 17...
Page 272: ...12 18 TYPICAL DASH WIRING WITH GARMIN 7606...
Page 273: ...Technical Information 12 19 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS BREAKOUTS...
Page 275: ...Technical Information 12 21 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS OVERVIEW...
Page 276: ...12 22 TYPICAL GARMIN YAMAHA NEMA 2000 NETWORK...
Page 282: ...12 28 Sea Star Hydraulic Assisted Steering System Typical Helm Layout...