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First aid kit and blankets
Anchor and sea anchor with sufficient line
Mooring lines and fenders
Bailing
device
Combination
oar/boat
hook
Tool kit and lubricant
Spare prop and hardware
Spare fasteners, hose clamps and plugs
Spare fuses and bulbs
Binoculars
Local charts and compass
Waterproof flashlight and spare batteries
2 way radio
EPIRB (emergency beacon)
Floating key chain and spare keys
Navigation
device
Emergency food and water
Waterproof matches or lighter
Flooding
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water. Possible causes of flooding
include:
Damage to the hull or thru-hull fitting
Waves washing into the boat
Water entering cockpit due to improper loading
Failure to properly install the drain plug.
The boat will become flooded and may swamp, capsize or sink if water enters the boat faster than the bilge
pump can expel it.
Hazardous Conditions
Keep track of weather developments and avoid hazardous conditions whenever possible. When forced to
operate your Pro-Line in storm conditions:
Wear
PFD's.
Stow loose gear and equipment.
Place heavy items as low as possible.
Head for the easiest port to reach a safe location.
Reduce speed. You are moving too fast if the boat leaves the water.
If power fails, anchor or rig a sea anchor off the bow (an empty ice chest in a pinch).
Stay with the boat if it capsizes, unless it is burning out of control.
Passenger Safety
You are responsible for the safety and conduct of your passengers. Make sure that:
You instruct your passengers on the proper use and location of PFD's. Children and non-
swimmers should wear one at all times.
Each passenger is in a safe location when underway and knows to keep the boat balanced.
At least one other person knows how to operate the boat in case of an emergency.
Your passengers are aware of propeller dangers and the possibility of sudden maneuvers
and jolts.
The
engine is turned off and the key is removed
when swimmers are near the prop or
using the dive platform.
All passengers keep away from lines under stress in case they break and recoil.
