Owner`s manual

BOATING SAFETY
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The following USCG safety equipment must be
provided by the owner and carried onboard.
• Life Jackets: One wearable life jacket for each
person on board. Life jackets must be USCG-
approved and in good and serviceable condition
(see OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS on page
1-8 for more information).
• Throwable Device: At least one USCG-approved
throwable flotation device (Type IV).
• Fire Extinguisher: At least one Marine Type
USCG hand-held, portable fire extinguisher
(Type B-I or B-II).
• Visual Distress Signals: It is recommended that a
USCG-approved pyrotechnic device be stored on
your boat. A mirror or distress flag can also be
used as an emergency signal.
Your Skeeter Dealer will be happy to assist you with
these requirements.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following equipment can help make your boating
experience safer and more enjoyable:
• Cell phone and charger
• Mooring fenders and lines for docking
• Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type anchor
and line that is at least 6 times the depth of the water
where you will drop anchor are recommended)
• Manual-type bilge pump
• First aid kit
• Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries
• Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches
(including metric sizes), and electrical tape
• Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat hook on
the other end)
• Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs
and fuses
• Navigation charts or mobile app for the waters
where you will be boating
• Towrope
• Portable GPS or marine navigation app
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