Regal 38 SAV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Life Rafts
Inflatable life rafts are
recommended for ocean
going and vessels op-
erating in a large body
of water like the Great
Lakes. They provide a
shelter for extended periods. If used, make sure
it is large enough for all aboard and contains the
proper emergency equipment pack. Also, periodi-
cally have the unit professionally serviced. Make
sure the life raft is Coast Guard approved since it
would require meeting a number of stringent mate-
rial and performance standards.
USCG Minimum Equipment Requirements
Use the chart below as a guideline for assuring
your vessel is outfitted to meet USCG standards.
Remember to check with local and state authorities
for additional equipment requirements. Make sure
your vessel certificate of numbers are on the boat,
updated and displayed properly according to state
requirements. Keep the paperwork on board in a
watertight and safe environment. On documented
vessels keep both the original and current certifi-
cate on board stored in a safe, dry, and accessible
location. Also, on documented vessels make sure
the vessel name/hailing port are marked on the hull
exterior with letters not less than 4” in height. In
addition, the Official Number must be permanently
affixed on a clearly visible interior structure part of
the boat-block type Arabic numbers not less than
3” in height.
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