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SeCtion 1 • SaFety
2. leGallY mandated minimum
required equipment
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):
Always wear a PFD when
boating.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable:
one (1) Type B1
two (2) Type
ABC
Whistle, Horn:
Visual Distress Signals:
Other:
Additional equipment may be required by your state.
Consult your state boating law enforcement agency
for information.
3. carbon monoxide
In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate
through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
! DANGER
! DANGER
Sleeping on boat requires an operating Carbon Monoxide
detection system in each sleeping location.
Fumes from engines, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain odorless,
colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator or
burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored or
docked.
DANGER
!
PFD REQUIREMENTS DIFFER
Depending on the state or country of operation
the operator of a vessel may be ned for failure
to comply with local or national rules regarding
PFD usage.
NOTICE