Equipment For Your Boat Chapter 2 Equipment For Your Boat Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Lesson Objectives Safety equipment required on your boat Recommended safety equipment Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Requirements for Your Boat Registered vessel State of principle use Documented vessel 5 tons or more Foreign travel U.S. citizen US Coast Guard Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Requirements for Your Boat Numbering Forward half of bow Placement of State decal Varies by state At right or left Toward stern Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Requirements for Your Boat Hull Identification Number Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Requirements for Your Boat Capacity plate Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance (boats less than 20 feet) Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Requirements for Your Boat Length of boats Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Fire Prevention and Detection What is best way to detect gas fumes? Reprinted with permission from Seaworthy: Essential Lessons From Boat U.S. 20 year case file of things Gone Wrong by Robert Adriance Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Fire Prevention and Detection What are the differences between natural & powered ventilation systems? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Fire Prevention and Detection Backfire Flame Arresters Inboard, enclosed gas engines Operation Keep clean Locating gas fumes Detector (nose) Location (heavier than air) Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Fire Prevention and Detection Carbon Monoxide Primary source when boating Engines, especially generators Prevention Turn off engines when activities at stern Install detector Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers What boats are required to have fire extinguishers? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers All boats with inboard engines Enclosed living space Closed compartments where gas or combustible/flammable materials can be stored Permanent fuel tanks Length of 26’ or more Some boats with double bottoms Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

No Fixed Fire Ext. System Fire Extinguishers Length of Vessel No Fixed Fire Ext. System Fixed Fire Ext. System Less than 26’ 26’ thru 39’ 40’ to 65’ 1 B-1 2 B-1 or 1 B11 3 B-1 or 1 B-1 and 1 B’11 None Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers What are the elements of a fire? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Types of Fires Class A – wood, paper, cloth Class B – oil, grease, gas Class C - electrical Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers What materials are in a fire extinguisher? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers dry chemicals Sodium Bicarbonate – when heated decomposes, absorbs heat and releases CO2 & steam aqueous foam Smothers fire by coating with foam halon Fixed systems Liquid flashes to gas that inhibits combustion chain reaction Can cause asphyxiation Can degrade stratospheric ozone carbon dioxide Liquid flashes to cold gas & ‘snow’ Excludes Oxygen & snuffs fire Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers Must be Coast Guard approved Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers Care and Treatment Name three things to check Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers Proper pressure Compacted dry chemicals Condition of container & hoses Safety locking pins in place Inspection tag on carbon dioxide, halon, and FE-241 extinguishers. Readily available Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fire Extinguishers 1 2 3 4 5 How to use a fire extinguisher Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Life Jackets Must be Coast Guard approved Must fit properly Reprinted with permission from Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Type I Life Jacket 22 pounds of flotation Will turn most unconscious people face up Acceptable on all recreational and commercial vessels Reprinted with permission from Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Type II Life Jacket 15.5 pounds flotation Will turn most unconscious people face up Acceptable on all recreational boats Reprinted with permission from Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Type III Life Jacket 15.5 pounds flotation Many special designs for water sports Acceptable on all recreational boats Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Type IV Device Designed to be thrown, not worn Must have as an additional device for boats 16 feet or longer Reprinted with permission from Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Type V Flotation Device Special use – must be worn whenever vessel is underway to be legal Hybrid – buoyant and inflatable Expensive OLD ones must be worn while underway Available as Type I, II & III counterparts Reprinted with permission from Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Life Jackets Legal requirements Coast Guard approved One on board for each person Readily accessible Type IV must be at hand Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Life Jackets General considerations Practice getting into water wearing PFD Non-swimmers wear all the time when aboard Inspect lifesaving equipment frequently Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 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 wrapping Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Sound Producing Devices Installed power horns Portable air horns Whistle Hailer Bell Inland, Vessels over 39.4 feet International, Vessels over 65.7’ Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Visual Distress Signals Day – Night Pyrotechnic – Non-pyrotechnic Coastal waters – Inland waters Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. VDS – Non-Pyrotechnic Day Night Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. VDS – Pyrotechnic Daytime Smoke Dye Night time Hand held flares Aerial flares Remember Keep dry Use only when can be seen Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) Must be Coast Guard certified type I, II, or III (A & B) Look for pump out station symbol Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Emergency Position – Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) What are advantages? Can be rented Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Additional 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 Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Skipper’s Responsibilities Responsible for Safety of crew Safety of boat Damage from your wake Remember the 3 C’s Caution Courtesy Common sense Reprinted with permission from Seaworthy: Essential Lessons From Boat U.S. 20 year case file of things Gone Wrong by Robert Adriance Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Alcohol and Drugs What are the effects when boating? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Speed Regulations Safe speed on water Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

State and Local Regulations PWC regulations Which ones to be familiar with Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. PWC regulations Kill switch on PWC Speed and wake regs operator license rear view mirror towing a skier age requirements for operating a vessel PWC ops requirements No lights; no operation at night Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Law Enforcement / Homeland Security Boardings Homeland Security 1-877-24-WATCH Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Pollution Control Oil Pollution Act Discharge of Oil Placard Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Dumping Regulations Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

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