- Visual Distress Signals
- You do not need a VDS if you are on a river, lake or a bay with an opening of less than 2 miles. You are required to have a VDS if you are on open water.
- Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be US Coast Guard approved, accessible and ready to use
- You need at least 3 visual distress signals
- Fire Extinguishers
- US Coast Guard approved marine fire extinguishers must be on all boats.
- must have either B-1 or B-II classification
- Any boat less than 26 feet must have 1 fire extinguisher with at least B-I classification
- Any boat from 26-40 feet must have either 2 B-I fire extinguishers or 1 B-II fire extinguisher and 1 B-I fixed system fire extinguisher
- Ventilation
- All gas powered boats must have a ventilation system
- This system is called the blower on most boats
- IMPORTANT: Make sure you always run your blower and smell for any fumes before you start you boat!
We hope that reading this series will help you stay safe on the water and come back for the next blog on boating safety!
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