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Pyrotechnic Devices:
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast
Guard approved, be ready for service and must be
readily accessible. They all display a marking which
is the service life, which must not have expired. A
minimum of 3 devices are required for the day and
3 devices for night.
Some devices meet both day and night require-
ments. Pyrotechnic devices should be stored in a
cool, dry location. Most of these devices can be
purchased in an highly visible (orange) watertight
container. Types of Coast Guard approved pyro-
technic distress signals and associated devices
are:
• Pyrotechnic red flares, hand-held or aerial type.
• Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or floating
type.
• Launchers for parachute flares or aerial red me-
teors.
All in all, each distress signal has certain advan-
tages and disadvantages.
There is no distress signal that is best under all
situations. Pyrotechnics are recognized world-
wide as superior distress signals. A downfall is
they emit a very hot flame that can cause burns
and or ignite flammable materials. Pistol launched
and hand-held parachute flares operate consistent
with firearms and therefore must be carefully han-
dled. Check with local and state regulations since
some of these device are considered firearms and
are prohibited.
It is best to carry red aerial flares which are visible
from a greater distance. Also, the red parachute
flares burn for longer periods and therefore are
more likely to be seen by another vessel.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices:
Non-pyrotechnic devices must all be in service-
able condition, readily accessible, and must be
certified by the manufacturer to comply with U. S
.C. G standards. They include:
• Orange distress flag.
• Electric distress light.
The distress flag is for day use only. It must be 3 x 3
or larger with a black square and ball on an orange
background. It can be spotted when attached to
a boat hook, long fishing rod, or paddle with the
person waving the flag back and forth overhead.
The electric distress light is for night use only
flashing the international SOS distress signal
(..._ _ _ ...).
Under Inland Navigation Rules, a high intensity
white light that flashes at regular intervals from
50-70 times per minute is considered a distress
signal.
Remember that regulations prohibit the display of
visual distress signals on the water under any cir-
cumstances except when assistance is required to
prevent immediate or potential danger to passen-
gers on a vessel.
Summary of Contents for 38 SAV 2019
Page 1: ...1 REGAL 38 SAV OWNER S MANUAL NOVEMBER 2019 EDITION...
Page 32: ...32 Navigation Light Rules...
Page 46: ...46 Navigation Rules...
Page 49: ...49 Lateral Aids...
Page 50: ...50 Channel Markers Regulatory Markers...
Page 52: ...52...
Page 53: ...53...
Page 153: ...153 Engine Starting Stopping Controls...
Page 208: ...208 TV SYSTEM COMPONENTS WIRING TV SYSTEM COMPONENTS WIRING...
Page 225: ...225 Dockside Cords...
Page 259: ...259 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS...
Page 260: ...260 TOP VIEW...
Page 261: ...261 DOMESTIC SEATING OCCUPANCY...
Page 262: ...262 SLING LOCATIONS FOR LIFTING...
Page 265: ...265 YAMAHA OPTIMUS STEERING SYSTEM TWIN O B SHOWN...
Page 266: ...266 YAMAHA OPTIMUS FUEL HARNESS...
Page 267: ...267 GARMIN ETHERNET NETWORK NOTE GARMIN ETHERNET NETWORK LOCATED BEHIND GARMIN STBD PLOTTER...
Page 268: ...268 YAMAHA OPTIMUS NMEA NETWORK...
Page 269: ...269 AMPLIFIER SPEAKER WIRING...
Page 270: ...270 HULL HARDWARE AFT THRU HULLS...
Page 271: ...271 DECK HARDWARE OVERVIEW...
Page 272: ...272 DECK HARDWARE 1 AFT...
Page 273: ...273 DECK HARDWARE 2 BOW...
Page 274: ...274 DECK HARDWARE 4 PORT...
Page 275: ...275 DECK HARDWARE 5 TRANSOM...
Page 276: ...276 AMPLIFIER RCA WIRING SETTINGS...
Page 277: ...277 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL COMPONENTS...
Page 278: ...278 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL SWITCHES HARNESSES...
Page 279: ...279 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLE OVERVIEW...
Page 280: ...280 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 1...
Page 281: ...281 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 2...
Page 282: ...282 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 3...
Page 283: ...283 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 1...
Page 284: ...284 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 2...
Page 285: ...285 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 3...
Page 286: ...286 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 4...
Page 287: ...287 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 5...
Page 288: ...288 D C DISTRIBUTION PANEL FRONT...
Page 289: ...289 D C DISTRIBUTION PANEL REAR...
Page 290: ...290 HELM D C BREAKER PANEL FRONT...
Page 291: ...291 HELM BREAKER PANEL REAR...
Page 292: ...292 120 VOLT AC SHIP S MAIN PANEL FRONT...
Page 293: ...293 120 VOLT AC SHIP S MAIN PANEL REAR...
Page 294: ...294 SEAKEEPER WIRING...
Page 295: ...295 SUMP BILGE PUMP FLOAT SWITCH WIRING...