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Safety information

hard to see and you could accidentally hit Required equipment
someone in the water. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regula-
 Avoid being hit by another boat. You tions which describe minimum standards of
should always take responsibility to watch safety. You must comply with these regula-
for traffic; other boaters may not be watch- tions, which apply to boats like your boat
ing for you. If they do not see you, or you which are less than 26 feet long.
maneuver more quickly than other boaters  Personal flotation devices (PFD):
expect, you risk a collision. Type I, II, or III as required for all people on
 Maintain a safe distance from other boats board (see “Operational requirements” for
and watercraft, and also watch for ski more information), plus at least one Type IV
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of (throwable type).
the road”, and be sure to check behind you  Fire extinguisher:
before making a turn. (See “Rules of the At least one 5-B (B-1) type hand-held por-
road” on page 18.) table fire extinguisher.
 Visual distress signals:
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 page 65 for more information.)

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