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America’s Boating Course3rd Edition

America’s Boating Course3rd Edition

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Required Safety EquipmentRequired Safety EquipmentChapter 1

Section 2

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Required Safety Equipment

Required Safety Equipment

Federal requirements•Based on size of vessel

Know your boat’s “class”

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Length of BoatsLength of Boats

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Class A: less than 16 ft

Class 3: 40 ft to less than 65 ft

Class 2: 26 ft to less than 40 ft

Class 1: 16 ft to less than 26 ft

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Length of BoatsLength of Boats

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outboard inboard

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Life Jacket Requirements

Life Jacket Requirements

One for each personCorrect size - fitServiceableReadily availableChildren must wear

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USCG Approved PFD Required(Personal Floatation Device = Life Jacket)

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Type I PFDType I PFD

OffshoreElevates head Turns most users face upFor emergenciesBig and bulky

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Type II PFDType II PFD

Near shore & inlandElevates headTurns some users face upPart of USCG kit

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Type III PFDType III PFD

Buoyant deviceMany usesMany stylesMore comfortableDoesn’t elevate headDoesn’t turn face up

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Cushion

Type IV ThrowableType IV Throwable

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Life Ring

Usually requiredThrown to person overboard

Horseshoe buoy

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ThrowableThrowable

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Throwables

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InflatablesInflatables

Inflatable PFDs• ZERO buoyancy unless inflated• Inflated manually or automatically• Requires regular maintenance

Not to be used for:• Weak or non-swimmers • Children under 16 or under 80 lbs • Water Impact Sports; under clothing

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Type V PFDType V PFD

Some inflatablesBuoyant suitsSailboat harness PFDHybrids

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Type V PFDType V PFD

Special use devices

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Condition & ServiceabilityCondition & Serviceability

Inspect all zippers & straps Replace if ripped or tornUSCG approval label must be readableReplace after extended exposure to

water or weatherCheck cartridge on inflatable PFD

• Test inflation for 24 hours

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Are You Ready?Are You Ready?

We asked two skippers to get themselves, crew, and passengers into life jackets as quickly as possible.

Here’s how the simulated emergency looked.

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Simulated Emergency

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Extinguisher RequirementsExtinguisher Requirements

Inboard engines, including I/O’sClosed compartmentsPermanently installed fuel tanksMinimum ONE required

•Maybe more

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Required if …

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Types of FiresTypes of Fires

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Trash Wood Paper

Trash Wood Paper

Trash Wood Paper

Trash Wood Paper

Liquids GreaseLiquids Grease

Liquids GreaseLiquids Grease

ElectricalEquipment

ElectricalEquipment

ElectricalEquipment

ElectricalEquipment

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Portables - ManualPortables - Manual

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Note the a-b, a-b-c, b-c labels

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Portables - ManualPortables - Manual

Dry chemical Class BC2.5 lbs - very small5 or 10 lbs - better

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Fixed Location - AutomaticFixed Location - Automatic

For engine area

Auto-extinguish

No need to open compartment

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LocationsLocations

Engine areaGalleyLiving quartersCockpitEasy to reach

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Fire Extinguishers should be on all vessels

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MaintenanceMaintenance

Inspect monthlyCheck gaugeRotate & shakeNo movement –

replace7 year life

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Note - gauge is in red; should not be used

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How to UseHow to Use

Pull pinAimSqueeze triggerSpray at base of fire

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Fire DemoFire Demo

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Click to Start

Fire Demo

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Fire DemoFire Demo

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End Demo

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Visual Distress SignalsVisual Distress Signals

Many boaters MUST carry

Only for Emergencies

Must be serviceable

Check pyrotechnic expiration date

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Locations Requiring VDS

Locations Requiring VDS

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Small RiversBay

VDS not required

VDS required

Less than 2 miles

Large Rivers &

Open Water

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Pyrotechnic VDSPyrotechnic VDS

Red flare – day or night

Orange Smoke – day

Aerial meteors and flares

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Non-pyrotechnic VDSNon-pyrotechnic VDS

Signal mirror – day

Orange distress flag – day

Electric distress light (SOS) – day or night

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Hand-held PyrotechnicsHand-held Pyrotechnics

Hold over side of boatUse holderLight with strikerUse sparingly – who can see?Short burn timeLimited range

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Flares Demo

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Aerial pyrotechnicsAerial pyrotechnics

Great visibility

Very short burn

They are firearms

Parachute flares last longer

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Aerial Flare Demo

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Parachute FlareParachute Flare

Good height

Longer burn time

Use with caution

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Orange Distress FlagOrange Distress Flag

Highest point possible

Flat on deck for aircraft visibility

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Fly square over dot

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Daytime AlternativesDaytime Alternatives

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Signal mirror

Wave arms up & down at your sides

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Click for VDS Summary

Flares Ready?Flares Ready?

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Sound Producing DevicesSound Producing Devices

Required on all boats under 39.4 ft

Usually whistle or horn

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Sound ProducersSound Producers

Electric Horn

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Compressed Air Horn

Whistle

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Sound ProducersSound Producers

Bell

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The amended USCG rule no longer requires a vessel between 39.4 ft. (12 meters) and 65.6 ft. (20 meters) to carry a bell. States may have additional rules.

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Know How to Use

Visual Distress Signals

Know How to Use

Visual Distress Signals

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Boating EquipmentBoating Equipment

Anchor and line Spare parts and tool kitCompass and chartsRadio, VHF-FM marineDocking linesFirst aid kitWater for emergenciesFlashlightSpare bulbs

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