SAFETY-1
Silverton believes your safety aboard your yacht,
whether cruising or moored at your dock, is extremely
important. A yacht operated in a safe manner will
provide you, your passengers and other boaters
many pleasurable hours of cruising and peace of
mind. This section discusses the potential hazards
that may be associated with boating for your aware-
ness so they may be avoided, if possible. Be certain
to read and have a thorough understanding of this
section.
Silverton recommends completing a safe boating
course if you are new to boating. Even if you are an
experienced boater, you should consider enrolling
in one of these courses as they will provide you with
updated information that will prove to be valuable and
enhance your cruising pleasure. Your local United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States
Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating
classes several times a year. You may contact them
for a course schedule in your area or the Boat/U.S.
Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT, or in Virginia, at
1-800-245-BOAT.
Safety Equipment
Important: Federal Law requires you provide and
maintain certain safety equipment on your yacht. As
the yacht owner, you are responsible for providing all
required safety equipment. Consult the United States
Coast Guard and your state and local regulations to
ensure your yacht is in complete compliance with all
requirements concerning safety equipment on board.
Additional safety equipment may be recommended
for your safety and the safety of your passengers. Be
aware of its availability and specifi c use.
Minimum Recommended
Safety Equipment
Required life saving equipment; including per-
sonal fl otation and throwing devices
Required fi re-extinguishing equipment
Required visual distress signal devices
First Aid Kit
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Emergency position indicating radio beam
(EPIRB)
Manual bailing device
Anchor with suffi cient line/chain
Flashlight with fully charged batteries
Binoculars
Whistle
VHF Radio
Navigational charts for your cruising areas
Fog Bell (boats over 39.4 feet)
If you need assistance, please feel free to contact our
Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-882-9266.
Personal Flotation
Devices (PFD’s)
United States Coast Guard regulations require you
to have at least one (1) approved Type I, Type II or
Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each
person on board. The PFD’s must be of suitable
size for each person aboard and must be maintained
in serviceable condition and readily accessible. A
minimum of three (3) PFD’s (two wearable and one
throwable) are required, regardless of the number
of persons on board. Each of these Personal Flota-
tion devices, commonly known as “Life Jackets”, are
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BOATING SAFETY
described as follows:
TYPE I (Wearable):
This off-shore PFD has
the greatest buoyancy.
It is most effective for
all waters where rescue
may be delayed. Its de-
sign allows for turning
most unconscious per-
sons in the water from a
face down position to a
face up position, assist-
ing in the prevention of
drowning.
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