Safety Equipment

Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be on-board your boat at all times. Responsible boaters carry additional equipment in case of emergency. It is your responsibility to check with the local boating authorities for any additional requirements and/or equipment over and above the federal requirements.

Required Equipment

Your MasterCraft boat has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally required safety equipment for inland waters (Class I, 16-foot-to-26-foot watercraft, and Class II, 26-foot-to-

40-foot watercraft). This equipment includes:

•ABYC-approved (American Boat & Yacht Club) marine muf- flers with water injection;

•USCG-approved (United States Coast Guard) marine flame arrestor;

•USCG-approved engine box ventilation with sparkless power blower;

•ABYC-approved electric horn sound-warning device;

•USCG-approved inland lighting.

Additionally, you should always check that you have a fire extinguisher on board, which is mandatory equipment. If you desire to do so, you may buy an approved fire extinguisher from MasterCraft as an optional purchase for your boat. If you decide to purchase a fire extinguisher from an outside source, verify that it meets or exceeds the federal performance mandate.

Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal Flotation Device (“PFD”), for each person on-board or being towed on water skis, wakeboards or other recreational equip- ment. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on board. As the owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsibility and determining whether people on-board , including those who are underage, are required to wear PFDs when underway. Your MasterCraft dealer can, and will be happy to, assist you with your purchase of appropriate PFDs.

Note: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ. Check with the local boating authorities for more information.

Recommended Equipment

The responsible boat owner will avoid potential problems on an outing by having additional equipment on board. Normally, the decision regarding the appropriate equipment to take on individual outings is dependent upon the body of water and the length of the trip. We suggest the following equipment as a minimum (your MasterCraft dealer can also assist you with ad- ditional recommendations):

•An anchor with at least 75 feet of line;

•A manual bailing device for removing water;

•A combination oar/boat hook;

•A day-and-night visual distress signal;

•A first aid kit and manual;

•An airway breathing tube;

•A waterproof flashlight;

•A non-electric horn or whistle;

•A set of local navigational charts;

•Mooring lines and fenders;

•Extra engine oil;

•A tool kit; and

•A portable, battery-operated AM/FM radio or weather radio/ scanner.

Safety Afloat

The cause of many boating accidents is often the operator’s fail- ure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Many ac- cidents can be avoided if the operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation and can recognize potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.

Failure to comply with safety-related information and instructions may result in serious injury or death to you and/or others. Always use common sense when operating the boat or participating in any activities associated with the boat, including, but not limited to, periods of time when the boat engine is shut down and the boat is not in operation.

•Improper operation of the boat is ex- tremely dangerous! Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat, before operation.

•On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state and local regulations.

•Always attach the engine emergency safety shut-off lanyard to a part of your clothing (such as a belt loop) when oper- ating the boat.

Never override or modify the engine emergency safety shut-off switch in any way.

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