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Safety Equipment
• Electric Distress Light (Night use only)
The electric distress light is accepted for
night use only and must automatically flash
the international SOS distress signal. Under
“Inland Navigation Rules,” a high intensity
white light flashing at regular intervals from
50-70 times per minute is considered a
distress signal.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to be
made under certain circumstances. Recreational
vessels also are required to sound fog signals dur-
ing periods of reduced visibility. Therefore, you
must have some means of making an efficient
sound signal.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display naviga-
tion lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.)
Navigation lights are intended to keep other ves-
sels informed of your presence and course. Your
boat is equipped with navigation lights required by
the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture.
It is up to you to make sure they are operational
and turned on when required.
Fire Extinguishers
At least one fire extinguisher
is required on all Everglades
boats. Coast Guard approved
fire extinguishers are hand-
portable, either B-I or B-II clas-
sification and have a specific
marine type mounting bracket.
It is recommended that the
extinguishers be mounted in a
readily accessible position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or
missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in the
operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage,
corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety
Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact
the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 800-
368-5647, for information on the type and size
fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the
fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions
on the proper maintenance and use of your fire
extinguisher.
CAUTION
INFORMATION FOR AGENT FE-241 AND FE-227 FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS
ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORY
AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dan -
gerous because of the presence of gasoline in
the various components of the fuel system and
the possibility for explosion. You must make the
decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If
the fire cannot be extinguished quickly or it is
too intense to fight, abandoning the boat may be
your only option.
If you find yourself in this situation, make sure all
passengers have a life preserver on, go over the
side and swim well upwind of the boat. This will
keep you and your passengers well clear of any
burning fuel that could be released and spread on
the water as the boat burns or in the event of an
explosion. When clear of the danger, check about
and account for all those who were aboard with
you. Give whatever assistance you can to anyone
in need or in the water without a buoyant device.
Keep everyone together in a group for morale and
to aid rescue operations.
WARNING
ALL TYPES OF FUEL CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A
FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE, YOU MUST MAKE THE
DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE
BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF
YOUR PASSENGERS, THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE
POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR DECISION.