BOATING SAFETY
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USA W ATER SKI ASSOCIA TION
1251 HOLY COW ROAD
POLK
CITY FL 33868
(863) 324-4341
http://usawaterski.org
BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIA TION OF THE UNITED ST ATES
880 SOUTH PICKETT STREET
ALEXANDRIA
VA 22304
(703) 823-9550
http://boatus.com
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
2550 M STREET NW, SUITE 425
WASHINGT ON DC 20037
(202) 296-4588
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. CO AST GUARD AUXILARY
2100 SECOND STREET SW
WASHINGTON
DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-1001
http://uscg.mil
Safety Equipment
Federal law requires certain
safety equipment to be on-board
at all times. In addition, respon-
sible boaters carry other equip-
ment in case of emergency.
Check with the local boating au-
thorities for any additional re-
quirements 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 mufflers
with water injection
• USCG-approved marine flame
arrestor
• USCG-approved engine box ven-
tilation with spark-less power
blower
• ABYC-approved electric horn
sound-warning device
• USCG-approved inland lighting.
Federal law also requires at
least one Type I, II or III Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) for each person on-board or be-
ing 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 responsiblity. Your MasterCraft dealer can–and will
be–happy to assist you.
Note: Requirements for coastal waters and in-
land waters differ. Check with the local authori-
ties for more information.
Recommended Equipment
A smart boat owner will avoid potential problems
on an outing by having additional equipment on board.
Normally, 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
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