BOATING SAFETY
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WARNING
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause fire and / or explosion, death, seri-
ous injury, and property damage if improperly handled. Follow the pyrotech-
nic manufacturer’s directions.
Recommended Safety Equipment
As a precaution, a good boater will avoid potential problems on an outing by
having additional equipment on board. Normally, this equipment is dependent
on the body of water and the length of the trip; your dealer can assist you.
We recommend the following equipment:
• First aid kit and manual
• Anchor with at least 75 feet (23 meters) of line
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Bailing device (bucket, hand pump)
• Combination paddle/boat hook
• Local charts and compass
• Day/night distress signals
• Waterproof flashlight and spare batteries
• Cellular phone
• Binoculars
• Portable AM/FM radio with weather band
• A non-electric horn or whistle
• Extra engine oil
• Tool kit
• Spare propeller and mounting hardware
• Spare fuses
• Spare keys
• Sunglasses and sun block lotion
EMERGENCIES
Fire/Explosion
Many boat fires involve flammable liquids such as gas or oil. Many inboard fires
start in the bilge area which at times can be filled with gas vapors. Since gas vapors
cannot be seen, boat fires tend to travel very fast. If you encounter a fire on board,
turn off the engine immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher on board and access
to the fire, it may be controllable. Direct the contents of the extinguisher at the base
of the flames. Throw burning materials overboard if possible. Put on PFDs, if not
already on, signal for help and prepare to abandon the boat if necessary.
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