Equipment For Your Boat Chapter 5 Equipment For Your Boat Reprinted with permission from U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

Lesson Objectives Safety equipment Required equipment Recommended equipment SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Requirements for Your Boat Registered vessel State requirement—for taxation Documented vessel US Coast Guard administered Not required for recreational boats Must still register with a state (taxes!) SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Requirements for Your Boat Numbering SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Requirements for Your Boat Hull Identification Number (HIN) SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Requirements for Your Boat Capacity plate Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Requirements for Your Boat Length of boats Attached bowsprits usually not considered part of boat’s length Marinas that charge by length may include bowsprit in dockage SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Prevention and Detection What is best way to detect gas fumes? SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from Boat US’s 20 Year Case File of Things Gone Wrong by Robert A. Adriance

Fire Prevention and Detection What are two types of ventilation systems? SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Prevention and Detection Backfire Flame Arresters Required on all gasoline marine engines Suppress backfire flames to avoid explosion SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Prevention and Detection Carbon Monoxide Primary source is open flame Open-flame stoves, ovens, heaters, grills, etc. Prevention Ventilation CO monitor SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers What boats are required to have fire extinguishers? To 26 feet: One B-I type approved hand portable fire extinguisher. (Not required on outboard boats less than 26 ft. if the construction does not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors, and if fuel tanks are not permanently installed.) 26-39 feet: Two B-I type OR one B-II type approved portable fire extinguishers. 40+ feet: Three B-I type OR one B-I type PLUS one B-II type approved portable fire extinguishers. SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers What are the elements of a fire? SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from Small Boat Seamanship Manual

Types of Fires Type A – Solid fuel (wood, paper, cloth) Type B – Liquid fuel (oil, grease, gasoline) Type C – Electrical (as a heat source) SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers What materials are in a fire extinguisher? SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers Must be Coast Guard approved SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers Care and Treatment Three things to check: Date Condition Pressure NEW ! Do NOT shake—may clog discharge tube SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Fire Extinguishers How to use a fire extinguisher 4 3 1 5 2 SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from Small Boat Seamanship Manual

Life Jackets Must be Coast Guard approved Must fit properly SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Offshore Life Jacket 22 pounds of flotation Will turn most unconscious people face up Acceptable on all recreational and commercial vessels SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Near Shore Life Jacket 15.5 pounds flotation Will turn most unconscious people face up Acceptable on all recreational boats SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Sports Life Jacket 15.5 pounds flotation Many special designs for water sports Acceptable on all recreational boats SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

Flotation Aids Designed to be thrown, not worn Required for boats 16 feet or longer SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Special Use Flotation Device Special use – must be worn whenever underway Hybrid – buoyant and inflatable Expensive OLD ones must be worn while underway SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Life Jackets Legal requirements Coast Guard approved One on board for each person Readily accessible Type IV must be at hand SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

Life Jackets General considerations Practice getting into water wearing a life jacket Non-swimmers wear all the time when aboard Inspect lifesaving equipment frequently SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Courtesy of Personal Flotation Device Manufactures Association

Life Jackets Care Store in well-ventilated place Do not use as a cushion or fender Check covers for breakdown Check condition of straps and hardware For inflatables…follow manufacturer’s recommendations Do not store in original sealed wrapping—take them out of sealed bags SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Sound Producing Devices Installed horns Portable air horns Whistle Hailer (portable or installed) Bell Only for vessels over 39.4 feet Reprinted with permission from Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Visual Distress Signals Day – Night Pyrotechnic – Non-pyrotechnic Coastal waters – Inland waters Reprinted with permission from Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

VDS – Non-Pyrotechnic Day Night Flags, banners, anything waving Flashing lights Reprinted with permission from Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

VDS – Pyrotechnic Daytime Night time Remember Smoke Dye Hand held flares Aerial flares Remember Keep dry Use only when can be seen Reprinted with permission from Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) Must be Coast Guard certified type I, II, or III (A & B) Look for pump out station symbol: SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Emergency Position – Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) What are advantages: All-weather Worldwide Automatic operation Long life But check manufacturer’s recommendations! SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Additional Equipment Anchor and rode Spare parts and tool kit Compass and charts Radio, VHF-FM marine Docking lines First aid kit Water for emergencies Flashlight Spare bulbs SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Skipper’s Responsibilities Responsible for Safety of passengers Safety of boat Damage to others Wake, collision, etc. Remember the 3 C’s Caution Courtesy Common sense SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt Reprinted with permission from Federal Requirements & Safety Tips for Recreational Boats U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

Alcohol and Drugs What are the effects when boating? Same as when driving, maybe worse Sun, wind, exposure, and motion can worsen the effects of alcohol and drugs SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Speed Regulations Safe speed on water You are responsible for your wake no matter what the speed limit is SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

State and Local Regulations PWC regulations Which ones to be familiar with SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Law Enforcement / Homeland Security Boardings Homeland Security 1-877-24-WATCH SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Pollution Control Oil Pollution Act Discharge of Oil Placard SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

Dumping Regulations SSSpptChpt05Equipmentforboat040609.ppt

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