BoatSafetyChecklist
Boat Safety Checklist
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Required by Law: • Approved wearable flotation device for each person readily accessible • Additional throwable flotation device on boats over 16 feet • Persons 12 and under must wear a personal flotation device while underway • Fire extinguisher if fuel tank or engine is enclosed • Running lights after sunset or during restricted visibility • State registration card on board • Registration number and validation sticker displayed • Do not operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol • Observe navigation rules • Do not overload boat • Sound signaling device Other Items: • Do not occupy ramp until boat is ready to launch • Notify others of your schedule • Obtain weather forecasts • Navigation charts • Bail bucket • Anchor and line • Paddle • Secure boat to trailer after loading • Trailer lights • Reduce speed at night • Check for gasoline fumes • Motor kill switch • 170 degree wide-angle rear view mirror Wear Your Personal Flotation Device 80%percent of drowning victims in boating accidents were not wearing a personal flotation devic
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/pdfs/boatsafexlists.pdf
