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, vise-grip, and tongue & groove) Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable) Socket set (metric or U.S. standard as appropriate) Electrical tape and duct tape

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 position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

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 must be reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough water.

Spare keys

The information present on the certification plate

Instruction manuals for engine and

does not relieve the operator from responsibility.

 

accessories

Use common sense and sound judgement when

Lubricating oil

placing equipment and/or passengers in your

boat.

 

 

Tool kit:

• Do not load to capacity in poor weather or rough

 

 

 

Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)

water.

 

 

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Baja Marine 192 Islander manual Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation, Impaired Operation, Load Capacity

192 Islander specifications

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