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MONTEREY

BOATS

Safety Equipment

WARNING

PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED AS
EXCELLENT DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT
PROPERLY HANDLED. THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A VERY

HOT FLAME AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND

IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL LAUNCHED AND

HAND-HELD PARACHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE MANY

CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE HANDLED

WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY ARE CONSIDERED A

FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE. ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY

CAREFUL AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY WHEN USING PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.

Non-Pyrotechnic Devices

Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be
in serviceable condition, readily accessible, and

certified by the manufacturer as complying with

U.S. Coast Guard requirements. They include:

•

Orange Distress Flag (Day use only)

The distress flag is a day signal only. It must

be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most
distinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.

•

Electric Distress Light (Night use only)

The electric distress light is accepted for

night use only and must automatically flash

the international SOS distress signal. Under
“Inland Navigation Rules,” a high intensity

white light flashing at regular intervals from

50-70 times per minute is considered a
distress signal.

Sound Signaling Devices

The navigation rules require sound signals to be
made under certain circumstances. Recreational
vessels also are required to sound fog signals dur-
ing periods of reduced visibility. Therefore, you

must have some means of making an efficient

sound signal.

Navigation Lights

Recreational boats are required to display naviga-
tion lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.)
Navigation lights are intended to keep other ves-
sels informed of your presence and course.  Your
boat is equipped with navigation lights required by
the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture.
It is up to you to make sure they are operational
and turned on when required.

Fire Extinguishers

Power boats less than 26 feet are required to

carry one fire extinguisher. Coast Guard approved

fire extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I

or B-II classification and have a specific marine

type mounting bracket. It is recommended the
extinguisher be mounted in a readily accessible
position.

Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure that:

• Seals & tamper indicators

are not broken or missing.

•

Pressure gauges or indicators
read in the operable range.

•

There is no obvious physical
damage, corrosion, leakage
or clogged nozzles.

Refer to the “Federal Require-
ments And Safety Tips For
Recreational Boats” pamphlet
or contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-
368-5647, for information on the type and size

fire extinguisher required for your boat.

Please refer to the information provided by the

fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions

on the proper maintenance and use of your fire

extinguisher.

CAUTION

INFORMATION FOR AGENT FE-241 AND FE-227 FIRE

EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT

IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORY AND

OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.

1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires

Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dan