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Safety information

Required equipment Additional equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regula- recommendations
tions which describe minimum standards of The following equipment can help make your
safety. You must comply with these regula- boating experience safer and more enjoy-
tions, which apply to boats like your boat able:
which are less than 26 feet long.  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 one 5-B (B-1) type hand-held por-  Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
table fire extinguisher.  Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
 Visual distress signals: wrenches (including metric sizes), and
It is recommended that a USCG-approved electrical tape.
day/night pyrotechnic device be stored on  Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat
your boat. A mirror can also be used as an hook on the other end).
emergency signal. Contact your Yamaha  Spare parts, such as fuses.
Boat Dealer or the Coast Guard for more  Navigation charts for the waters where you
information. will be boating.
 Sound signalling device:  Tow-rope.
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 51 and 68 for more informa-
tion.)

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