Edgewater Networks 388CC - Suggested Safety Equipment - Inshore; Suggested Safety Equipment - Offshore

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Never discharge your fire extinguisher to see if it still works. This will cause it to lose
pressure. If it is accidentally discharged or if it is used on a fire, replace it immediately.
8.2 Suggested Safety Equipment - Inshore
Suggested safety equipment, over and above the required equipment is:
 First aid kit and manual
 Boat hook
 Tool kit
 An adequate number and size of line should be on the boat. Bowlines should be at least 1/3
longer than the boat’s length and stern lines at least as long as the boat. When operating in areas
with unusually high tidal range, this should be lengthened. The minimum size line for a small boat
is 3/8” diameter 3-strand nylon. Refer to one of the listed references in the Appendix for a
complete discussion on line size relative to boat length.
 Waterproof flashlight, with good batteries
 Spare batteries
 Binoculars
 Tow line. This should be a minimum of 50’ long with at least one size increase over the boat’s
mooring lines.
 Day/Night visual distress signals
 Local charts and compass
 Properly sized anchor and line
 Fenders of the proper size
Always carry water, even for a 10-minute cruise.
8.3 Suggested Safety Equipment – Offshore
In addition to the required equipment, and the suggested inshore equipment, there is additional
equipment that is prudent to have when venturing offshore. No matter what the conditions at the
start of the trip, the situation can change rapidly and all your equipment and skill can be required
to safely bring your crew home to safety.
 VHF radio
 A supplemental, portable VHF is also a good backup
 Sunscreen
 Spare propeller and the knowledge of how to properly change it, if required
 Extra clothing for changeable weather conditions
 Spare anchor with sufficient line for the water depth
 Mirror
 Charts