SAFETY INFORMATION 1

Required Equipment

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regulations which describe minimum standards of safety. You must comply with these regulations, which apply to boats like your boat which are less than 26 feet long.

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):

USCG-approved PFDs worn by all people aboard, plus at least one Type IV (throwable type).

Fire Extinguisher:

At least one B-1 type hand-held portable fire extinguisher.

Visual Distress Signals:

It is recommended that a USCG- approved pyrotechnic device be stored on your boat. A mirror can also be used as an emergency sig- nal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or the Coast Guard for more informa- tion.

Sound Signalling Device:

Your boat is equipped with a horn that can be used to signal other boats. See “Rules of the Road” for more information.

Navigation Lights:

Your boat is equipped with naviga- tion lights for use between sunset and sunrise, and during periods of reduced visibility, such as fog. Be sure these lights are working and are turned on when necessary (see page 2-14 and 3-9 for more informa- tion).

Additional Equipment Recommendations

The following equipment can help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable:

Mooring fenders and lines.

Anchor with suitable line (a

“Danforth” type anchor and line that is at least 6-times the depth of the water where you will drop anchor are recommended).

Manual-type bilge pump.

First Aid kit.

Waterproof flashlight with extra bat- teries.

Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and electrical tape.

Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat hook on the other end).

Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs and fuses.

Navigation charts for the waters where you will be boating.

Tow rope.

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