Marquis 500 Sport Bridge, Руководство пользователя

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SOUND SIGNALING DEVICE
The yacht must be equipped with an operable device that can produce a sound signal if conditions require .
Required sound devices include:
One horn is standard on all Marquis models . •
Yachts longer than 39’ 4”, one bell and one whistle is required . The devices must meet the Inland Navigational Rules Act of •
1980 .
For details on the appropriate signals, refer to the Navigational Rules published the U .S . Coast Guard, International-Inland .
RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGhTS
Running and navigation lights must be turned on for safe operation after dark . •
Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing . •
Do not run at high speeds during night operation . •
Always use common sense and good judgment while cruising at night . •
RADAR REFLECTORS
Radar reflectors, if installed, should measure at least 18” diagonally . The reflectors should be placed 12’-0” above the waterline to
ensure that other yachts with radar reflectors have sight of your yacht .
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers must be approved by the U .S . Coast Guard . The U .S . Coast Guard classifies fire extinguishers by the type of fire
the extinguisher can extinguish . The fire extinguisher classifications include: foam, carbon dioxide, chemical, and Halon . Below is the
standard extinguishing equipment on the yacht:
yachts longer than 40’ and shorter than 65’:
The yacht has a fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the U .S . Coast
Guard . It is the owners responsibility to install either: Two Type B-I (or) one Type
B-II extinguisher is on board .
All fire extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible location, away from the engine room . Everyone onboard should know
of the fire extinguisher locations, and how to operate the extinguishers .
If a charge indicator gauge is equipped on the fire extinguisher, cold or hot weather may affect the gauge reading . Consult the manu-
facturer’s manual supplied with the fire extinguisher to determine the gauge accuracy .
Check and maintain the fire extinguishing equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations . Replace fire fighting
equipment if expired or discharged . Replace with devices of identical or greater fire fighting capacity .
RECOMMENDED EqUIPMENT
In addition to the required equipment, Marquis recommends carrying the following:
• Spare anchor • Tool kit
• Heaving line • Ring buoy
• Fenders • Navigational charts
• Flashlight • Mooring lines
• Mirror • Binoculars
• Suntan lotion • Spare parts
• Spare propeller(s) • Spare pump
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SAFE YAChTING COURSES
Your local U .S . Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U .S . Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe yachting classes several times per