Section 1 • Safety
6.Additional Recommended
Equipment for Safe Operation
In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
•First aid kit
Pliers (regular,
Hammer
Utility Knife
•Visual distress signals for day and night use (required in some areas; consult local regulations)
•Charts of your intended cruising area
•Compass
•GPS or Loran position locating devices
•Marine VHF radio with weather channels
•Emergency
•Manual bilge pump
•Moisture repellent
•Anchor, chain and line (The anchor must be properly sized for your boat. Ask your dealer or marine supply store for recommendations.)
•Mooring lines
•Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose clamps and ask your dealer to recommend other parts)
•Extra propeller
7.Impaired Operation
Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating your boat safely. This single factor is involved in more marine accidents and deaths than any other. The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly impairing your ability to react properly and promptly in an emergency.
!WARNING
Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to control the boat safely.
Death or serious injury can result from improper boat operation.
•Fenders
•Boat hook
•Waterproof flashlight(s)
•Extra batteries for flashlights and portable electronic devices
•High power spotlight, if you intend to boat at night
8.Load Capacity
The certification plate (see Figure 1.6.1 & 1.6.2), located on the dash indicates maximum weight and number of persons your boat can handle under calm sea conditions. Do not exceed the load capacities stated. The number of people on board should be reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough water.
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• | Instruction manuals for engine and | ||
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• | Tool kit: | • Do not load to capacity in poor weather or rough | |
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| Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade) | water. | |
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245 Performance® | 1.5 | ||