LARSON Bass - Visual Distress Signaling Devices

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VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALING DEVICES
Boats less than 16 feet (4.9 meters) must have USCG-approved visual distress
signals (VDS) on board when operating between sunrise and sunset in coastal
waters, including ocean bays, gulfs and sounds, as well as the Great Lakes, seas,
bays and river mouths that are 2 or more miles wide and only to the point
proceeding inland where the water narrows to less than 2 miles. Visit the U.S. Coast
Guard website for additional information on specific VDS requirements for the boat.
Ensure all passengers on board understand how to operate all VDS. Keep VDS in a
readily accessible area and within immediate reach at all times when boating.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
KC-0008C-B
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
O
S
S
USE NIGHT ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
SIGNAL (HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE
DAY
ONLY
RED METEOR FLARE
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
USE DAY ONLY
USE DAY ONLY