What paperwork should you keep on your boat?
Proper Paperwork Fort recommends keeping documents like your fishing license and boat registration in a safe, dry place. “Most small boats have something like a glove box for papers,” he says. Stash your insurance policy information here as well in case of an accident.
Can you have glass bottles on a boat?
Don’t bring along any soda bottles or glass containers that could shatter and leave small pieces on the boat deck. Glass can create a safety hazard, so opt for aluminum cans or recyclable plastic containers instead, and make sure you dispose of trash in proper receptacles at the dock.
What do I need to have on my boat?
No matter what type of boating you do, you’ll always need these 8 critical items on board a boat:
- Safety gear (including U.S. Coast Guard required equipment)
- Proper documentation & registration.
- Provisions for the day.
- Extra lines.
- First-aid kit.
- An anchor & rode.
- VHF Radio & your cell phone.
- Emergency repair items.
What equipment must be on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer?
Life Jackets and personal floatation devices – The USCG requires one approved – Type I, II, III, or V, life jacket or life vest per person on board. If the vessel is 16 feet or more in length, one throwable floatation device – Type IV – like a ring is required as well.
What flares do I need on my boat?
Many recreational vessels are required to carry two hand-held red distress flares and two hand-held orange smoke signal flares, of an approved type, when operating on coastal and enclosed waters.
What is a flame arrestor on a boat?
As the name suggests, the purpose of a boat backfire flame arrestor is to stop flames, which can result from an engine backfiring, from coming into contact with other fuel and starting a fire on board your boat. To do this important job, the backfire flame arrestor needs to be in good condition.
Can I bring bananas on a boat?
If you’re not familiar with the life of a mariner, then it might sound a little strange why they don’t allow bananas on the boat. The reason is quite simple: bananas are bad luck. Yes, fishermen are a superstitious lot.
What can you not take on a boat?
One of the most common boating superstitions is to never bring bananas on board a boat, particularly a fishing boat.
What are the 3 types of visual distress signals?
Visual distress signals include day signals that are visible in sunlight, night signals that are visible in the dark, and anytime signals that can be used both day and night.
Do you have to have a whistle on a boat?
To comply with Navigation Rules and for distress signaling purposes all boats must carry a sound producing device (whistle, horn, siren, etc.) capable of a 4-second blast audible for ½ mile.
What size boat do you need to not wear a life jacket?
Life Jacket Requirements: It is compulsory for all people on board a vessel measuring less than six metres under power to wear a life jacket. Children under the age of 12 must wear a life jacket regardless of the vessel’s length.
Do I need offshore flares?
If you operate both inshore and offshore you only need to carry an offshore set of flares. All boats operating outside protected waters must carry flares. The type you need depends on how far offshore you travel.