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America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition Required Safety Equipment Chapter 1 Section 2 Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 1 >> Required Safety Equipment Federal requirements • Based on size of vessel Know your boat’s “class” Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 2 >> Length of Boats 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 Class A: less than 16 ft Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 3 >> Length of Boats outboard length inboard Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 4 >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 5 >> Life Jacket Requirements USCG Approved PFD Required (Personal Floatation Device = Life Jacket) One for each person Correct size - fit Serviceable Readily available Children must wear Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 6 >> Type I PFD Offshore Elevates head Turns most users face up For emergencies Big and bulky Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 7 >> Type II PFD Near shore & inland Elevates head Turns some users face up Part of USCG kit Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 8 >> Type III PFD Buoyant device Many uses Many styles More comfortable Doesn’t elevate head Doesn’t turn face up Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 9 >> Type IV Throwable Usually required Thrown to person overboard Cushion Life Ring Horseshoe buoy Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 10 >> Throwable Throwables Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 11 >> Inflatables 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 Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 12 >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 13 >> Type V PFD Some inflatables Buoyant suits Sailboat harness PFD Hybrids Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 14 >> Type V PFD Special use devices Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 15 >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 16 >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 17 >> Condition & Serviceability Inspect all zippers & straps Replace if ripped or torn USCG approval label must be readable Replace after extended exposure to water or weather Check cartridge on inflatable PFD • Test inflation for 24 hours Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 18 >> 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. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 19 >> Simulated Emergency Click to Load Video End Video Boating is fun… we’ll show you how >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 21 >> Extinguisher Requirements Required if … Inboard engines, including I/O’s Closed compartments Permanently installed fuel tanks Minimum ONE required • Maybe more Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 22 >> Types of Fires Trash Wood Paper Liquids Grease Electrical Equipment Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 23 >> Portables - Manual Note the a-b, a-b-c, b-c labels Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 24 >> Portables - Manual Dry chemical Class BC 2.5 lbs - very small 5 or 10 lbs - better Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 25 >> Fixed Location - Automatic For engine area Auto-extinguish No need to open compartment Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 26 >> Locations Engine area Galley Living quarters Cockpit Easy to reach Fire Extinguishers should be on all vessels Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 27 >> Maintenance Inspect monthly Check gauge Rotate & shake No movement – replace 7 year life Note - gauge is in red; should not be used Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 28 >> How to Use Pull pin Aim Squeeze trigger Spray at base of fire Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 29 >> Fire Demo Click to Start Fire Demo Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 30 >> Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 1C Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 32 Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 36 Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 44 Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 48 Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 4C Fire Demo End Demo Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 37 >> Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 38 38 >> Visual Distress Signals Many boaters MUST carry Only for Emergencies Must be serviceable Check pyrotechnic expiration date Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 39 >> Locations Requiring VDS Small Rivers Bay VDS not required VDS required Less than 2 miles Large Rivers & Open Water Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 40 >> Pyrotechnic VDS Red flare – day or night Orange Smoke – day Aerial meteors and flares Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 41 >> Non-pyrotechnic VDS Signal mirror – day Orange distress flag – day Electric distress light (SOS) – day or night Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 42 >> Hand-held Pyrotechnics Hold over side of boat Use holder Light with striker Use sparingly – who can see? Short burn time Limited range Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 43 >> Flares Demo Click to Load Video End Video Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 44 >> Aerial pyrotechnics Great visibility Very short burn They are firearms Parachute flares last longer Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 45 >> Aerial Flare Demo Click to Load Video End Video Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 46 >> Parachute Flare Good height Longer burn time Use with caution Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 47 >> Parachute Flare Demo Click to Load Video End Video Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 48 >> Orange Distress Flag Fly square over dot Highest point possible Flat on deck for aircraft visibility Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 49 >> Daytime Alternatives Wave arms up & down at your sides Signal mirror Animation Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 50 >> Flares Ready? Click for VDS Summary Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 51 >> Sound Producing Devices Required on all boats under 39.4 ft Usually whistle or horn Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 52 >> Sound Producers Electric Horn Compressed Air Horn Whistle Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 53 >> Sound Producers Bell 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. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 54 >> Know How to Use Visual Distress Signals Click to Load Video End Video Boating is fun… we’ll show you how >> Boating Equipment Anchor and line Spare parts and tool kit Compass and charts Radio, VHF-FM marine Docking lines First aid kit Water for emergencies Flashlight Spare bulbs Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 56 LAST End Section 2 Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 57 END
