ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED
EQUIPMENT
The following list (not an exhaustive list) indi-
cates some additional recommended equipment
which should be considered for safe, enjoyable
boating.
Tools
• Spark plug wrench
• Hammer
• Screwdrivers
• Jackknife
• Pliers
• Electricians tape
• Adjustable wrench
• Lubricating oil
• Prop wrench
• Duct tape
Spare Parts
• Extra Bulbs
• Spare Propeller
• Extra fuses
• Extra drain plug
• Spark plugs
• Spare wire
• Extra prop nut/washer
Basic Gear
• Flashlight
• Spare batteries
• Tow line
• Oar or paddle
• Mooring lines
• Compass
• Dock fenders
• Distress signals
• First aid kit
• Boat hook
• Foul weather gear
• VHF Radio
• EPIRB
• Suntan lotion
• Extra warm clothing
• Charts
• Second Anchor & line
• Ring life buoy with length of line attached
• Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
• Emergency supply of drinking water and food
SAFE BOATING COURSES
Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
U.S. Power Squadrons offer comprehensive
safe boating classes several times a year. You
may contact the Boat/U.S. Foundation
at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) or, in Virginia,
1-800-245-BOAT (2628) for a course schedule
in your area. Also contact your local U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Flotilla for
the time and place of their next scheduled
class.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The operator is responsible for the safety of all
passengers. Refrain from the use of drugs
and/or alcohol while operating your boat. Opera-
tion of motorized vessels while under the
influence is a Federal offense carrying a signifi-
cant penalty. The use of drugs and/or alcohol
will decrease reaction time, impede judgment,
impair vision and inhibit your ability to safely
operate a boat.
SAFE OPERATION
Avoid product misuse including but not limited
to the following actions:
• Riding seat back, gunwale, engine cover,
bow or in other unsafe positions.
• Failure to use handholds or and other safety
hardware.
• Overloading or improper handling.
• Excessive speeds for operating conditions or
speeds exceeding the local limit. Allow
enough distance to stop in an emergency.
Observe “No Wake” warnings. The wake from
your boat can jeopardize the safety of others.
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Alcohol consumption and boating do
not mix. Operating any boat while
intoxicated or under the influence of
drugs is both dangerous and illegal.
Impaired vision or judgment on the
water can quickly lead to disaster.
Driving any boat, requires sober, atten-
tive care. Federal laws prohibit
operating a boat under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. These laws are vigor-
ously enforced.
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