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Safety information

 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-
 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-  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
 Maintain a safe distance from other boats (throwable type).
and watercraft, and also watch for ski  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  Visual distress signals:
road” on page 21.) 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.
 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 66, 92, and 116 for more infor-
mation.)

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