Safety information
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Required equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regula-
tions which describe minimum standards of
safety. You must comply with these regula-
tions, which apply to boats like your boat
which are less than 26 feet long.
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Personal flotation devices (PFD):
Type I, II, or III as required for all people on
board (see “Operational requirements” for
more information), plus at least one Type IV
(throwable type).
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Fire extinguisher:
At least one B-1 type hand-held portable
fire extinguisher.
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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
signal. Contact your Yamaha Boat Dealer
or the Coast Guard for more information.
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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.
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Navigation lights:
Your boat is equipped with navigation 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 pages
45 and 64 for more information.)
Additional equipment
recommendations
The following equipment can help make your
boating experience safer and more enjoyable:
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Mooring fenders and lines.
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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 an-
chor are recommended).
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Manual-type bilge pump.
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First-aid kit.
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Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
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Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
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Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat hook
on the other end).
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Spare parts, such as fuses.
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Navigation charts for the waters where you
will be boating.
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Tow-rope.
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