Boat Owners Association of the United States
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria VA 22304
(703) 823-9550
http://www.boatus.com
National Safe Boating Council
2550 M Street NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20037
(202) 296-4588
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2100 Second Street SW
Washington DC 20593-001
(202) 267-1001
http://ww.uscg.mil
Safety Equipment
Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be on-board at all times. In addition, respon-
sible boaters carry other equipment in case of emergency. Check with the local boating authori-
ties for any additional requirements over and above the federal stipulations.
Required Equipment
Your MasterCraft has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally required safety equipment for inland
waters (Class I, 16-foot-to-26-foot watercraft). This equipment includes:
• ABYC-approved marine muffl ers with water injection;
• USCG-approved marine fl ame arrestor;
• USC-approved engine box ventilation with spark-less power blower;
• ABYC-approved electric horn sound-warning device;
• USCG-approved inland lighting.
Additionally, you should always check that you have onboard a fi re extinguisher, which is mandatory equipment
and sold as an optional purchase from the factory.
Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on-board or
being towed on water skis or other recreational equipment. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on
board. As the owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsibility. Your MasterCraft dealer can—and will
be—happy to assist you.
Note: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ. Check with the local authorities for more information.
Recommended Equipment
A smart boat owner will avoid potential problems on an outing by having additional equipment on board. Nor-
mally, the decision regarding which equipment to take is dependent on the body of water and the length of the trip. We
suggest the following as a minimum. Your MasterCraft dealer can also assist you with additional recommendations.
• An anchor with at least 75 feet of line;
• A manual bailing device for removing water;
• A combination oar/boat hook;
• A day-and-night visual distress signal;
• A fi rst aid kit and manual;
• An airway breathing tube;
• A waterproof fl ashlight;
• A horn or whistle, non-electric;
• A set of local navigational charts
• Mooring lines and fenders;
2007 MasterCraft Owners Manual - Page 1-2
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