Axis Wake Research A20 - Fire Extinguisher; Horn or Whistle; Bilge Pump(S); Isual Distress Signals

A portable re exnguisher is required if your boat has an inboard engine, or when fuel is stored in
closed stowage compartments.
Approved re exnguishers are classied by a leer symbol, either B-I or B-II with the B designang
that the material will exnguish ammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, etc. B-I exnguishers are required
for boats less than 26 feet in length. Check periodically to ensure that the exnguisher is in working
condion and fully charged. Check local, state and federal agencies as to laws and regulaons.
All boats over 16 feet (4.8 meters) in length must be equipped with an operable horn or whistle. Test
the operaon of the horn periodically, so as to make sure it will sound when you actually need to alert
someone or another boat. The following are standard signals when using a whistle or a horn:
• One prolonged blast: Warning.
• One short blast: Pass on my port (le) side.
• Two short blasts: Pass on my starboard (right) side.
• Three short blasts: My engines are in reverse.
• Five or more blasts: Danger!
Bilge pump(s) are installed in your boat to remove water that may accumulate in the bilge. Know
the locaon of the pump(s), where they discharge, and where switches are located. Typically there are
manual switch and/or an automac switch posion(s). Periodically test the operaon of bilge pumps by
acvang the manual switch and observing the water discharge. It is best to leave the bilge pump switches
in automac mode, so as to not allow excess water to unknowingly accumulate in the bilge of your boat.
If your bilge pump comes on too frequently or connuously, invesgate the source of leaking water (check
for hull damage, hose or piping leaks, missing drain plug, exhaust system or ballast system failures, etc.),
and/or return to shore. Excess water in the bilge of your boat can cause loss of engine power, sinking, and/
or capsizing.
All vessels used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those waters connected directly
to them up to a point where a body of water is greater than two miles wide, must be equipped with USCG
approved visual distress signals. Your dealer or local authories can help you select appropriate visual
distress signals for your area.
If you are required to carry distress signals, you must have three USCG approved pyrotechnic devices.
Be sure they are in serviceable condion, not exceeding the expiraon date and stored in a cool, dry
locaon in a red or orange waterproof container.
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause fire and/or explosion,
death, serious injury, and property damage if improperly
handled. Follow the pyrotechnic manufacturer’s directions.
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
HORN
OR
WHISTLE
BILGE
PUMP(S)
VISUAL
DISTRESS
SIGNALS
2016 Axis Wake Research Owner’s Manual . . . Page 1-10