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9.9 Additional Safety Equipment

Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent boaters carry additional safety equipment. This is particularly

important if you operate your boat offshore. You should consider the following items, depending on how

you use your boat.

SATELLITE EPIRB'S

EPIRB's (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) operate as part of a world wide distress system. When

activated, EPIRB's will send distress code homing beacons that allow Coast Guard aircraft to identify and find

them quickly. The satellites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are operated by the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States. The EPIRB should be mounted and registered

according to the instructions provided with the beacon, so that the beacon's unique distress code can be used

to quickly identify the boat and owner.

Additional Equipment to Consider:

VHF Radio Life Raft Spare Anchor Spare Keys

Heaving Line Fenders First Aid Kit Portable Radio

Flashlight and Batteries Mirror Searchlight

Sunburn Lotion Tool Kit Ring Buoy

Whistle or Horn Anchor Chart and Compass

Boat Hook Spare Propellers Mooring Lines

Food and Water Binoculars Sunglasses

Marine Hardware Extra Clothing Spare Parts

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PURSUIT OS 315 Owner's Manual Page 73