Every boat needs a private boat - Safety requirements

It 's time to head out of the lake or river for a day boating and fishing. But what equipment you need before ever leaving the dock? Here is a list of equipment required on board all motor vehicles in the U.S.:

Owner Documents:
Carry statewide registration documents and proof of identity whenever the water.

Personal flotation devices (PDF):
Properly sized and fitted personal flotation devices (life jackets) are a mustfor each person on board. Remember: Children can not wear the PDF for adults. You (and who) to be the right to life jackets suitable for children safe. All vessels 16 feet or more, at least one life ring or floating cushion on board in a drowning emergency.

Fire extinguishers:
If the boat with a motor in a closed room or a 'fuel tank which is located in a compartment, requires the U.S. Coast Guard to be a fire extinguisher on board. Verify that theexpiry date is still valid, it will not work in an emergency.

Visual distress signals:
Always wear a kind of visual distress signals - red flares, distress flags, universal, orange smoke, etc. - and work in progress.

Make audio device:
Each craft will send a working horn or whistle. tubes are portable for small boats in order, but most need a horn or whistle can be heard for at least ½ mile, and canShock for 4 seconds.

Navigation lights:
If you go into the water after sunset, the boat must be the lights the following:

Green light - light show from the dead to 112.5 degrees down on the starboard side (right) of the boat.
A red light - light show from the dead to 112.5 degrees down the port (left) of the boat.
A white masthead light - shows that covered all 225 degrees from both green and red lights combined.
A star white light - thatshow Dead-aft 67.5 degrees on either side of the tail (with a total area of 135 degrees).

Be sure you always have a safety assessment of all those must-have accessory to ensure they are in good condition before going into the water. Otherwise, you may find yourself in deep water with the authorities and pay back the banks with a rush order.