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    Safety information

           z Scan  constantly  for swimmers and stay  Required equipment
            away from swimming areas. Swimmers are  The  U.S. Coast Guard  (USCG) has  regula-
            hard to see and you could accidentally hit  tions which describe minimum standards of
            someone in the water.               safety. You must comply with these regula-
           z Avoid being hit by another boat. You  tions, which  apply to boats like your boat
            should always take responsibility to watch  which are less than 26 feet long.
            for traffic; other boaters may not be watch-  z Personal flotation devices (PFD):
            ing for you. If they do not see you, or you  Type I, II, or III as required for all people on
            maneuver more quickly than other boaters  board (see “Operational requirements” for
            expect, you risk a collision.         more information), plus at least one Type IV
           z Maintain a safe distance from other boats  (throwable type).
            and watercraft, and  also watch  for  ski  z Fire extinguisher:
            ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of  At least one 5-B (B-1) type hand-held por-
            the road”, and be sure to check behind you  table fire extinguisher.
            before  making a turn.  (See  “Rules of the  z Visual distress signals:
            road” on page 20.)                    It is recommended that a USCG-approved
                                                  day/night pyrotechnic device be stored on
                                                  your boat. A mirror can also be used as an
                                                  emergency signal. Contact  your  Yamaha
                                                  Boat Dealer or the Coast Guard for more
                                                  information.
                                                z Sound signalling device:
                                                  Your boat is equipped with a horn that can
                                                  be used to signal other boats. See “Rules
                                                  of the road” for more information.
                                                z Navigation lights:
                                                  Your boat is equipped  with navigation
                                                  lights for use between sunset and sunrise,
                                                  and during periods of reduced visibility,
                                                  such as fog. Be sure these lights are work-
                                                  ing and  are turned on when  necessary.
                                                  (See pages 63, 89, and 113 for more infor-
                                                  mation.)

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