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Safety information

Required equipment Additional equipment
This boat complies with United States Coast recommendations
Guard (USCG) safety standards in effect on The following equipment can help make your
the date of certification. boating experience safer and more enjoy-
When operating the boat, the following able:
equipment is required.  Mooring fenders and lines.
 Personal flotation devices (PFD):  Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type
Type I, II, or III as required for all people on anchor and line that is at least 6 times the
board (see “Operational requirements” for depth of the water where you will drop an-
more information), plus at least one Type IV chor are recommended).
(throwable type).  Manual-type bilge pump.
 Fire extinguisher:  First-aid kit.
At least three 5-B (B-1): ABC hand-held  Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
portable fire extinguishers. See page 101  Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
for information about an alternate-type fire wrenches (including metric sizes), and
extinguisher that should be used with the electrical tape.
FIRE-PORT™ devices at the engine com-  Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat
partments. hook on the other end).
 Visual distress signals:  Spare parts, such as fuses.
It is recommended that a USCG-approved  Navigation charts for the waters where you
day/night pyrotechnic device be stored on will be boating.
your boat. A mirror can also be used as an  Tow-rope.
emergency signal. Contact your Yamaha
Boat Dealer or the Coast Guard for more
information.
 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.
 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 58, and 80 for more informa-
tion.)

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