Sea-doo Islandia SE, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Required Safety
Equipment
Operator and passenger(s) should
have ready access to shatterproof
glasses should riding conditions or
personal preference warrant.
Wind, water spray and speed may
cause a person's eyes to water and
create blurred vision.
As the owner of the boat, you are
responsible for assuring that all re-
quired safety equipment is aboard.
You should also consider supplying ad-
ditional equipment as needed for your
safety and that of your passengers.
Check state and local regulations about
required safety equipment.
Safety equipment required by regula-
tions is mandatory. Personal flotation
devices must be fitted to the people
wearing them. If local regulations re-
quire additional equipment, it must be
approved by a competent authority.
Minimum requirements include the
following:
– Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
– Fire extinguisher (classe B-1)
– Visual distress signals (VDS)
– Navigation lights
– Sound producing devices (horn, air
horn or whistle).
A cellular telephone in a waterproof
bag or container has also been found
to be beneficial to boaters when in dis-
tress or just for contacting someone
on shore.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
In many countries, regulations require
that you have at least one approved
personal flotation device (PFD) for
each person in a recreational boat and
require that all children under 13 years
of age wear a PFD at all times when
the boat is underway, except when be-
low deck or in an enclosed cabin. You
may not use your boat unless all PFDs
are in serviceable condition, readily
accessible, legibly marked with the ap-
proval number, and of an appropriate
size (within the weight range and chest
size marked on the PFD) for each per-
son on board.
A PFD provides buoyancy to help keep
your head above the water and to help
you remain in a satisfactory position
while in the water. Body weight and
age should be considered when se-
lecting a PFD. The buoyancy provided
by the PFD should support your weight
in water. The size of the PFD should
be appropriate for the wearer. Body
weight and chest size are common
methods used to size PFDs. It is your
responsibility to ensure that you have
the proper number and types of PFDs
on board to comply with federal and
local regulations and that your passen-
gers know where they are and how to
use them.
PFD Types
There are five types of PFDs.
PFD Type I , Wearable has the greatest
required buoyancy. Its design allows
for turning most unconscious persons
in the water from face down position to
a vertical or slightly backward, face-up
position. It can greatly increase the
chances of survival. Type I is most
effective for all waters, especially off-
shore when rescue may be delayed. It
is also the most effective in rough wa-
ters.
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TYPE I — WEARABLE
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