| Required by Law |
Item on Checklist |
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A U.S. Coast Guard–approved, wearable
life jacket properly sized and in good condition for
each person on board. |
|
Approved, fully charged fire extinguisher(s)
for motorboats |
| |
Paddles or oars |
|
The vessel’s Certificate of
Number |
| |
Anchor and anchor line |
| |
Tool kit and spare parts |
| |
Any needed charts, tide tables, current tables, navigation
equipment |
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Boat shoes on all deck hands |
| |
Full fuel tank(s) |
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Bell, whistle, or horn, as required |
|
Working lights as required |
| |
At least one working flashlight |
| |
Completed safety check for leaks; boat’s plug in |
| |
Fuel lines and tank checked for leaks |
| |
Suitable weather and water conditions |
| |
Propeller in good condition with lower unit free of weeds
and debris |
| |
Passengers seated and briefed on emergency procedures; their
PFDs checked for fit |
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Make your boating plans known by a responsible person ashore |
