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Macedon, NY 14502
P 315.986.3011
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Life Jackets - Life jackets (PFDs) are stored under the forward benches on the right side.
Distress Flares – Flares and distress flag are located in a hanging locker area.
Flashlight – A flashlight is aboard each vessel with extra batteries provided in the toolkit.
First Aid Kit - There is a first aid kit on each boat.
Tool Kit - A very limited kit is kept aboard each boat. Spare batteries and fuses are found in the tool kit.
VHF Marine Radio - A radio is located in the cabin near the aft hatch or at the helmstand. This radio can be
used to request passage under lift bridges and through locks. NYS canal structures monitor VHF channel 13.
Example: Press the “push to talk” button and say clearly “Lock 1, Lock 1, Lock 1, this is the vessel Skaneateles
II requesting passage eastbound.”
Then release the button and wait a few minutes for a reply. If you do not get a reply, try again. If still no
answer, try three horn blasts. Please be patient.
If you still get no response, tie up along the lock wall and walk up to the lockhouse. Often the lock operators
are mowing the grounds or painting outside and cannot hear the radio or horn blasts. The radio is not a toy
FCC rules are enforced.
Ground Tackle - Your anchor is located under the forward most hatch in the bow. Be sure the anchor is tied to
the boat before lowering it over the side. Use good judgment choosing your anchorages. While at anchor or
tied, turn off engine before allowing a swimmer in the water near the boat.
Water Hose - The water is used for filling your fresh water tank and is located in one of the bow hatches. The
water fill is in the bow area also. The key for the cap hangs on a hook just inside the galley (under the bell).
Let some water run through the hose before filling the tank to clear the hose of any rubber taste.
