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safety
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires that every boat have specic safety equipment on board.
Check with local regulations on mandatory equipment apart from the list of Coast Guard
requirements.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
At least one Type-1 hand held portable re extinguisher must be carried on board. For
boats 26’ - 40’ two are required. Check extinguisher regularly for charge status and replace
if discharged.
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)
You must have a USCG approved personal otation device of Type I, II, or III aboard for each
passenger, in addition to one Type IV throwable PFD. Always wear a PFD when boating. In
some states, children are required to wear a PFD at all times. Check your local regulations.
All recreational vessels must carry one wearable life jacket for each person on board. Any
boat 16’ and longer (except canoes and kayaks), must also carry one throwable (Type IV)
device. Life jackets should be worn at all times when the vessel is underway. A life jacket can
save your life, but only if you wear it.
SOUND SIGNALING DEVICES
Your Parker is equipped with an electric horn which meets the USCG requirements for a
sound signal device.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
USCG approved visual distress signals are required for day and night use when operating
on US waters. Approved signals include ares, orange smoke, an orange distress ag, or an
electric distress light. CONSULT YOUR STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR INFORMATION
REGARDING VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS.
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