notice - Boston Whaler
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Legally Mandated Equipment<br />
(Minimum Required)<br />
Consult your national and state boating law<br />
enforcement agency.<br />
The following equipment is the minimum required<br />
by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat less than 26’ (7.9<br />
meters) in length.<br />
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s)<br />
• One (1) Coast Guard approved Type I, II<br />
or III PFD for each person aboard or being<br />
towed on water skis, tubes, etc.<br />
Depending on the state or country of operation,<br />
the operator of a vessel may be fi ned for failure<br />
to comply with local or national rules regarding<br />
PFD usage.<br />
Fire Extinquisher (Portable)<br />
It is recommended that you carry one (1) A, B or C<br />
Type fi re extinguisher on board and located near the<br />
helm for easy reach.<br />
FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATION<br />
A storage pocket for the portable fi re extinguisher<br />
is located on the lower starboard side of the center<br />
console.<br />
150 Montauk<br />
! WARNING<br />
There is rarely time to reach stowed life jackets<br />
in time of emergency. Boaters should always<br />
wear a properly fi tting, approved life jacket<br />
when on the water.<br />
Children and non-swimmers MUST wear PFDs<br />
at all times when aboard.<br />
NOTICE<br />
Section 1 • Safety<br />
Whistle, Horn<br />
You must have on board, some means of making<br />
a loud sound signal. Navigation rules require that<br />
a sound made by any audible device be capable<br />
of a four (4) second blast, and must be audible for<br />
1/2 mi. (.80 Km).<br />
Visual distress Signals<br />
Boats operating in coastal waters, the Great Lakes<br />
& US owned boats on the high seas are required to<br />
carry approved visual distress signals for nighttime<br />
use. They must be readily accessible, in serviceable<br />
condition and not be expired.<br />
Store all pyrotechnic signals in a well marked,<br />
waterproof container.<br />
Additional Recommended equipment for<br />
safe operation<br />
In addition to the legally mandated equipment, the<br />
following items are recommended for safe boating.<br />
• First Aid kit • Compass<br />
• Charts/Maps • Manual bilge pump<br />
• Visual distress signals • GPS or LORAN<br />
(for day or night use) • Spare keys<br />
• Marine VHF radio • EPIRB-Emergency<br />
• Moisture repellent positioning-indicat-<br />
• Mooring Lines ing radio beacon<br />
• Fenders • Boat hook<br />
• Waterproof fl ashlights • Extra batteries<br />
• High power spotlight • Instruction manuals<br />
• Spare propeller • Lubricating oil<br />
• Tool kit:<br />
- Screwdrivers, (phillips & fl at)<br />
- Pliers, (regular, vise-grip, tongue & groove)<br />
- Wrenches, (box, open end, allen & adjustable)<br />
- Socket set, (metric and U.S.)<br />
- Electrical tape & duct tape<br />
- Hammer<br />
- Spare parts kit, (spark plugs, fuses, etc.)<br />
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