Hi all! Total boating newbie here.
I'm about ready to take my Mariner 4 on its maiden voyage. I'd like to ask for your advice on the safety gear I need to have on board. It will be powered by a trolling motor and I don't intend to use it at night.
What I think I need:
Life Jacket/PFD (for each person on board)
Sound Producing device (sports whistle, air horn, bell)
Visual Distress Signal (flares, flag, mirror) - Do I really need flares?
Throwable Floatation Device
What I think I don't need:
I think these are only for boats with gas powered motors:
Fire extinguisher (1 type B-I)
Backfire flame arrestors
Ventilation
Navigation lights (I don't intend to sail at night)
I'm about ready to take my Mariner 4 on its maiden voyage. I'd like to ask for your advice on the safety gear I need to have on board. It will be powered by a trolling motor and I don't intend to use it at night.
What I think I need:
Life Jacket/PFD (for each person on board)
Sound Producing device (sports whistle, air horn, bell)
Visual Distress Signal (flares, flag, mirror) - Do I really need flares?
Throwable Floatation Device
What I think I don't need:
I think these are only for boats with gas powered motors:
Fire extinguisher (1 type B-I)
Backfire flame arrestors
Ventilation
Navigation lights (I don't intend to sail at night)
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