Specifications

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KnowyourvesselBeforedeparture,alwaysbesureyourvesselis
ingoodworkingorderandproperlyequippedforemergenciesAvoid
inconvenienceandpotentialdangerbytakingafewminutestocheck
thefollowing:
  
StateRegistration(CertificateofNumber) 5
StateNumberingDisplay 5
CertificateofDocumentation 6
LifeJackets:oneforeachpersononboard9
ThrowableTypeIVDevice 14
VisualDistressSignals 17
FireExtinguisher(FullyCharged) 21
ProperVentilation 23
BackfireFlameControl 25
SoundProducingDevice 25
NavigationLights 27
OilPollutionPlacard 32
GarbagePlacard 34
MarineSanitationDevice 35
CopyofNavigationRules(InlandWaters) 36
AnyAdditionalStateRequirements
Besidesmeetingthefederalrequirements,prudentboaterscarryaddi-
tionalsafetyequipmentandsuppliesThefollowingadditionalitemsare
suggesteddependingonthesize,location,anduseofyourboat:
  
VHF-FMMarineRadio
EPIRB/PLB
AnchorandLine
Chart(s)oftheAreaandNavigationTools
MagneticCompass
FendersandBoatHook
MooringLinesandHeavingLine
ManualBilgePumporBailingDevice
ToolKit
SpareParts(Fuses,SparkPlugs,Belts,etc)
SpareBattery(FullyCharged)
SparePropeller/ShearorCotterPins
ExtraFuelandOil
AlternatePropulsion(Paddles/Oar)
FlashlightandBatteries
SearchLight
FirstAidKit
Sunscreen(SPF30+)
Mirror
FoodandWater
ExtraClothing/FoulWeatherGear
AM-FMRadio
CellularPhone
Binoculars