1-4 CHAPTER 1: BOATING SAFETY
Sport Boat Owner’s Manual
Keep the following PFD points in mind:
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Set an example and wear your PFD. Require your passengers to wear them
also.
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Make sure the PFD fits properly; this is especially important for children and
non-swimmers.
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At the beginning of each season, check PFDs for damage and test for proper
flotation.
Fire Extinguisher
At least one approved B-1 portable fire extinguisher is
required on most boats. Make sure all passengers know
the location and operating procedure for each fire extin-
guisher.
Visual Distress Signals
Federal law also requires boats 4.8 m (16 ft.) and longer to
carry day and night visual distress signals when operating
on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas or those
waters directly connected to them, up to a point where the
body of water is less than two miles wide.
NOTICE
Some signaling devices (pyrotechnics) are restricted from use on cer-
tain bodies of water, so always check with local authorities.
Recommended Equipment
As a precaution, a good boater will avoid potential
problems on an outing by having additional equip-
ment on board. Normally, this equipment is depen-
dent on the body of water and the length of the trip,
your dealer can assist you:
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First aid kit and manual
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Anchor with at least 23 m (75 ft.) of line
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Mooring lines and fenders
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Bailing device (bucket, hand pump, etc.)
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Combination oar/boat hook
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Day/night visual distress signal
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Lubricant
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Tool kit
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Spare propeller, nut and washer
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Spare fuses
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Local charts and compass
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Waterproof flashlight
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Portable AM/FM radio with weather band
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Spare flashlight and radio batteries
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Sunglasses and sun block
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