Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1 • Safety
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 which
is more than 26 ft. (7.9M) in length but less than
40 ft. (12.2M) 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 Extinguishers
(Portable)
In addition to the fixed fire
extinguishing system installed
in the bilge, there are storage
cabinets located midship on
the port and starboard gunnel
with attachments for type B-1
portable fire extinguishers.
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 a 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
readily accessible, in serviceable 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 necessary for safe boating,
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s)
• 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: • Spare anchor
- 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.)
Depending on the state or country of operation,
the operator of a vessel may be fined for failure
to comply with local or national rules regarding
PFD usage.
NOTICE
There is rarely time to reach stowed life jackets
in time of emergency. Boaters should always
wear a properly fitting, approved life jacket
when on the water.
Children and non-swimmers MUST wear PFDs
at all times when aboard.
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