Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Руководство пользователя

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235 Conquest
Section 1 • Safety
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Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and
drugs while boating. No other single factor causes
as many marine accidents and deaths. The detrimental
Impaired Operation
Legally Mandated Equipment
(Minimum Required)
Consult your National Boating Law Enforcement
Agency. The following equipment is the minimum
required by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than
26 ft. (7.9M) in length.
One (1) Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III is
mandatory for each person aboard.
One (1)throwable Type IV device is also required to
be onboard.
A Type V device is acceptable (See page 1.6) if worn
for approved use. ALWAYS WEAR A PFD WHEN
BOATING.
Fire Extinquisher (Portable)
If there is no fixed fire extinguishing system installed
in the engine or generator spaces, the Coast Guard
requires one (1) Type B-1 fire extinguisher be on
board.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
recommends that you carry two (2) A,B or C Type
fire extinguishers on board and located near the helm
for easy reach.
Whistle, Horn
You must have on board, some means of making a
loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that a
sound made by any audible device be capable of a
four (4) second blast, and be audible for 1/2 mi. (.80
Km).
Visual distress Signals
If you operate your boat in coastal waters or on the
Great Lakes, you must have visual distress signals
for day and night use on board. At least three (3)
U.S.C.G. approved pyrotechnic devices marked with
date showing service life must be carried, be readilly
accessable, in servicable condition and not be
expired.
Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well
marked, waterproof container.
Additional Recommended equipment for
safe operation
In addition to the legally mandated equipment, the
following items are neccessary for safe boating,
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s)
CONTROL HAZARD-Federal laws prohibit
operating a boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. These laws are vigorously
enforced.
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WARNING
• First Aid kit • Compass
• Charts/Maps • Manual bilge pump
• Visual distress signals • GPS or LORAN
(for day or night use) • Spare keys
• Marine VHF radio • EPIRB-Emergency
• Moisture repellent positioning-indicat-
• Mooring Lines ing radio beacon
• Fenders • Boat hook
• Waterproof flashlights • Extra batteries
• High power spotlight • Instruction manuals
• Spare propeller • Lubricating oil
• Tool kit:
- Screwdrivers, (phillips & flat)
- Pliers, (regular, vise-grip, tongue & groove)
- Wrenches, (box, open end, allen & adjustable)
- Socket set, (metric or U.S.)
- Electrical tape & duct tape
- Hammer
- Spare parts kit, (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)
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XTINGUISHER
L
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The type B-1fire extinquisher required for the 235
Conquest is located starboard of the helm in a side
pocket.