Silverton 45 convertible, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY-1
BOATING SAFETY
Silverton believes your safety aboard your
yacht, whether cruising or moored at your
dock, is extremely important. A yacht op-
erated in a safe manner will provide you,
your passengers and other boaters many
pleasurable hours of cruising and peace of
mind. This section discusses the potential
hazards that may be associated with boating
for your awareness so they may be avoided,
if possible. Be certain to read and have a
thorough understanding of this section.
Silverton recommends completing a safe
boating course if you are new to boating.
Even if you are an experienced boater, you
should consider enrolling in one of these
courses as they will provide you with updat-
ed information that will prove to be valuable
and enhance your cruising pleasure. Your
local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
and United States Power Squadrons offer
comprehensive safe boating classes several
times a year. You may contact them for a
course schedule in your area or the Boat/
U.S. Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT, or in
Virginia, at 1-800-245-BOAT.
Safety Equipment
Important: Federal Law requires you pro-
vide and maintain certain safety equipment
on your yacht. As the yacht owner, you are
responsible for providing all required safety
equipment. Consult the United States Coast
Guard and your state and local regulations
to ensure your yacht is in complete com-
pliance with all requirements concerning
safety equipment on board. Additional safety
equipment may be recommended for your
safety and the safety of your passengers. Be
aware of its availability and speci
fi c use.
Minimum Recommended
Safety Equipment
Required life saving equipment,
including personal fl otation and
throwing devices.
Required fi re-extinguishing equipment.
Required visual distress signal devices.
First aid kit.
Emergency position indicating radio
beam (EPIRB).
Manual bailing device.
Anchor with suf fi cient line/chain.
Flashlight with fully charged batteries.
Binoculars.
Whistle.
VHF Radio.
Navigational charts for your cruising
areas.
Fog Bell (boats over 39.4 feet).
If you need assistance, please feel free to
contact our Customer Service Hotline at
1-800-882-9266.
Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD’s)
United States Coast Guard regulations re-
quire you to have at least one (1) approved
Type I, Type II, or Type III Personal Flotation
Device (PFD) for each person on board. The
PFD’s must be of suitable size for each per-
son aboard and must be maintained in ser-
viceable condition and readily accessible. A
minimum of three (3) PFD’s (two wearable
and one throwable) are required, regardless
of the number of persons on board. Each of
these Personal Flotation devices, commonly