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Safety information

Additional equipment Hazard information
recommendations Never start the engines or let them run for any
The following equipment can help make your length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
boating experience safer and more enjoy- fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
able: odorless gas that may cause loss of con-
z Mooring fenders and lines. sciousness and death within a short time. Al-
z Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type ways operate the boat in an open area.
anchor and line that is at least 6 times the It is also important to have the engines off
depth of the water where you will drop an- when anyone is using the ladder on models
chor are recommended). equipped with one because of the carbon
z Manual-type bilge pump. monoxide in the exhaust gases coming from
z First-aid kit. underneath the step.
z Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
z Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
z Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat
hook on the other end).
z Spare parts, such as fuses.
z Navigation charts for the waters where you
will be boating.
z Tow-rope.

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