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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
WARNING
PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED AS
EXCELLENT DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT
PROPERLY HANDLED. THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A VERY
HOT FLAME AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL LAUNCHED AND
HAND-HELD PARACHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE HANDLED
WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY ARE CONSIDERED A
FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE. ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY
CAREFUL AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY WHEN USING PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be
in serviceable condition, readily accessible, and
certified by the manufacturer as complying with
U.S. Coast Guard requirements. They include:
• Orange Distress Flag (Day use only)
The distress flag is a day signal only. It must
be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most
distinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.
• 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
Power boats less than 26 feet are required to
carry one fire extinguisher. Coast Guard approved
fire extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I
or B-II classification and have a specific marine
type mounting bracket. It is recommended the
extinguisher 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 Require-
ments And Safety Tips For
Recreational Boats” pamphlet
or contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-
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.