Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

12.3 Pre-Cruise Check

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES:

• Check the weather forecast. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safely.

• Be sure all required documents are on board.

• Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board and operative. This should include items like the

running lights, spotlight, life saving devices, etc. Please refer to the Safety Equipment chapter for

additional information on safety equipment.

THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ON BOARD FOR EV-

ERY PERSON ON BOARD AND ONE THROW-OUT FLOTATION DEVICE. CHECK THE

U.S. COAST GUARD STANDARDS FOR THE CORRECT TYPE OF DEVICE FOR YOUR BOAT.

• Make sure you have signal kits and flare guns aboard, and they are current and in good operating condition.

• Be sure you have sufficient water and other provisions for the planned cruise.

Navigation Aids

Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and navi-

gable waters as guides to mark safe water and to assist

mariners in determining their position in relation to

land and hidden dangers. Each aid to navigation is

used to provide specific information. You should be

familiar with these and any other markers used in your

boating area.

STORMS AND WAVE ACTION CAN CAUSE BUOYS TO MOVE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY

ON BUOYS ALONE TO DETERMINE YOUR POSITION.