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http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Safe-Boating-Checklist

https://www.sailopo.com/Helpful_Forms_Boat_Checklist.aspx

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% of drowning victims in boating accidents were not wearing a personal flotation devic

http://www.state.tn.us/twra/pdfs/boatsafexlists.pdf

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