Drinking water
Radio
Paddle or oar
Spare propeller, sheer pin, and an appropriate wrench
First aid kit and instructions
Waterproof storage containers
Spare operating equipment, batteries, bulbs, and fuses
Compass and map or chart of the area
Personal flotation device (one per person onboard)
Watch for signs of weather change and avoid foul weather and rough‑sea
boating.
Tell someone the intended location and the expected time of return.
Passenger boarding.
• Stop and power off the outboard whenever passengers are boarding,
unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat. Shifting the control
handle or tiller into neutral is not sufficient.
Use personal flotation devices.
• Federal law requires that there be a U.S. Coast Guard‑approved life
jacket (personal flotation device), correctly sized and readily accessible
for every person onboard, plus a throwable cushion or ring. Mercury
Marine strongly advises that everyone wear a life jacket at all times while
in the boat.
Prepare other boat operators.
• Instruct at least one person onboard in the basics of starting and
operating the outboard and boat handling in case the driver becomes
disabled or falls overboard.
• Tiller models only, ensure that there is a spare lanyard clip installed on
the bottom of the outboard hood in case the operator falls overboard, and
boat mobility is required to maneuver back to the operator's location.
Do not overload the boat.
• Most boats are rated and certified for maximum load (weight) capacities
(refer to the boat's capacity plate). Know the boat's operating and loading
limitations. Know if the boat will float if it is full of water. When in doubt,
contact the authorized Mercury Marine dealer or the boat manufacturer.
Ensure that everyone in the boat is properly seated.
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