40 Outlaw
®
1.5
SeCtiOn 1 • SaFety
Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to
control the boat safely.
Death or serious injury can result from improper boat
operation.
! WARNING
6. aDDiTional recoMMenDeD
equipMenT for safe operaTion
In addition to legally mandated equipment, the
following items are necessary for safe boating
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
• First aid kit
• Visual distress signals for day and night
use (required in some areas; consult local
regulations)
• Charts of your intended cruising area
• Compass
• GPS or Loran position locating devices
• Marine VHF radio with weather channels
• Emergency position-indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB)
• Manual bilge pump
• Moisture repellent
• Anchor, chain and line (The anchor must be
properly sized for your boat. Ask your dealer
or marine supply store for recommendations.)
• Mooring lines
• Fenders
• Boat hook
• Waterproof ashlight(s)
• Extra batteries for flashlights and portable
electronic devices
• High power spotlight, if you intend to boat at
night
• Spare keys
• Instruction m anuals for engine and
accessories
• Lubricating oil
• Tool kit:
Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and at blade)
Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove)
Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable)
Socket set (metric or U.S. standard as appropriate)
Electrical tape and duct tape
Hammer
Utility Knife
• Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose clamps
and ask your dealer to recommend other
parts)
• Extra propeller(s)
7. iMpaireD operaTion
Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating
your boat safely. This single factor is involved in
more marine accidents and deaths than any other.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly
impairing your ability to react properly and promptly
in an emergency.