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Safety Equipment

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Section 9

OS 315

Read the book entitled, "Sportfish, Cruisers,

Yachts - Owner's Manual" and the owner's

manual supplied by the CO detector manu-

facturer for additional information regarding

the hazards and symptoms of CO gas, CO

poisoning and operation instructions. If you

did not receive these manuals, contact the

Pursuit Customer Relations Department.

Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide

detectors offer a testing and recertification

program. We recommend that you contact

the manufacturer of your CO detector and

have it tested and recertified periodically.

Certain electronic equipment have a limited

life span, follow the CO detectors manufac-

turers recommendations on when the detec-

tor must be replaced.

9.7 First Aid

It is the boat operator's responsibility to be

familiar with proper first-aid procedures and

be able to care for minor injuries or illnesses

of your passengers. In an emergency, you

could be far from professional medical assis-

tance, so be prepared. We recommend you

be prepared by receiving training in basic

first aid and CPR, through classes given by

the Red Cross or your local hospital.

Equip your boat with at least a simple

marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual.

The marine first-aid kit should be designed

for the marine environment and be well sup-

plied. Keep it accessible so each person

onboard knows where it is located. As sup-

plies are used, replace them. Some com-

mon drugs and antiseptics can lose their

strength or become unstable as they age.

Ask a medical professional about the sup-

plies you should carry and the safe shelf life

of prescription drugs or other medical sup-

plies you carry. Replace old supplies

whether they have been used or not.

In many emergency situations, the Coast

Guard can provide assistance in obtaining

medical advice for treatment of serious inju-

ries or illness. If you are within VHF range of

a Coast Guard Station, make the initial con-

tact on channel 16 and follow their instruc-

tions.

9.8 Required Safety Equipment

In addition to items installed by Pursuit, cer-

tain other equipment is required by the U.S.

Coast Guard to help ensure passenger

safety. Items like a sea anchor, working

anchor, extra dock lines, flare pistol, life

vests, a line permanently secured to your

ring buoy, etc., could at some time save your

passengers’ lives, or save your boat from

damage. Refer to the “Federal Require-

ments and Safety Tips for Recreational

Boats” pamphlet for a more detailed descrip-

tion of the required equipment. You can also

contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating

Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647, for informa-

tion on boat safety courses and brochures

listing the Federal equipment requirements.

Also, check your local and state regulations.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Cour-

tesy Examination.” This inspection will help

ensure your boat is equipped with all of the

necessary safety equipment.

The following is a list of the accessory equip-

ment required on your boat by the U.S.

Coast Guard:

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)

PFD's must be Coast Guard approved, in

good and serviceable condition, and of

appropriate size for the intended user. Wear-

able PFD's must be readily accessible,

meaning you must be able to put them on in

a reasonable amount of time in an emer-

gency. Though not required, the Coast

Guard emphasizes that PFD's should be

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