Scout Boats 295 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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11.8 Additional Safety Equipment
Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry
additional safety equipment. This is particularly important if
you operate your boat offshore. You should consider the fol-
lowing items, depending on how you use your boat.
Satellite EPIRBs
EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) oper-
ate as part of a worldwide distress system. When activated,
EPIRBs will send distress code homing beacons that allow
Coast Guard aircraft to identify and find them quickly. The
satellites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are operated
by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) in the United States. The EPIRB should be mounted
and registered according to the instructions provided with the
beacon, so that the beacon’s unique distress code can be used
to quickly identify the boat and owner.
Additional Equipment to Consider
VHF Radio Life Raft
Spare Anchor Fenders
Heaving Line Mirror
First Aid Kit Tool Kit
Flashlight & Batteries Anchor
Searchlight Boat Hook
Sunburn Lotion Mooring Lines
Ring Buoy Binoculars
Whistle or Horn Extra Clothing
Portable Radio Chart and Compass
Marine Hardware Food & Water
Spare Keys Sunglasses
Spare Parts Spare Propeller