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Safety On Board
Inflatable life rafts
are recommended
for ocean going
vesselsand
operating boats in
large bodies of
water like the
Great Lakes. They provide a shelter for extended periods.
If used, make sure it is large enough for all aboard and
contains the proper emergency equipment pack. Also,
get the unit professionally serviced. Make sure the life
raft is Coast Guard approved.
LIFE RAFTS
USCG MINIMUM EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Use the chart below as a guideline for assuring your vessel
is outfitted to meet the USCG standards. Remember to
check the local and state authorities for additional equipment
requirements. Make sure your vessel and trailer registration
paperwork and numbers on the boat are up to date and
displayed properly according to state requirements. Keep
the paperwork on board in a watertight and safe
environment . Make sure it is quickly accessible.
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