146 Owner's Manual 2008.pdf - Marlow-Hunter, LLC

SAFE BOATING TIPS
BE PREPARED
Take a safe boating course. In the U.S.,
contact your local Boating Industry for details.
Carry all safety equipment required by the
laws that apply to your area. Requirements
are generally available from the
Coast Guard or your local boating industry.
As the owner of the craft, obtaining
and maintaining necessary
safety equipment is your responsibility.
For more information about
equipment required, contact local
boating authorities
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Required life saving equipment,
including life vests and throwables.
• First Aid kit
• Anchor with sufficient line and/or
chain
• Flashlight with good batteries
• Binoculars
• Appropriate navigational charts
• Flares
• Noise emitting device
LIFE JACKETS
A life jacket may save your life, but
only if you wear it. Keep jackets in a
readily accessible place – not in a
closed compartment or stored under
other gear. Remove them from any
packaging, and keep throwable floatation
devices ready for immediate use.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Sufficient food and water provisions
• Sunglasses and block
• Blanket
• Oar(s)
The legally required on-board safety
equipment may vary by region or body
of water. Please check with local authorities
prior to departure for a safety
examination.
It is very important that children, handicapped
people, and non-swimmers wear
lifejackets at all times. Make sure all passengers
are properly instructed in use of
life saving gear
Approved fire extinguishers are required
on most boats, local authorities
can provide details. All passengers
should know the location and operating
procedure of each fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers are normally
classified according to fire type.
Be familiar with the type of fire extinguishers
you have on board.
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