boating safety equipment : What Do You Need To Know ?

2008-05-14 15:38:35

( Hobbies )



If you are thinking of going boating you will need to buy some boating equipment – maybe even a hydraulic boatlift – and certainly you will need boating safety equipment.

When buying boating safety equipment, it is useful to know about safety equipment requirements.

Boating safety equipment is essential because you can never enjoy your boating experience unless you operate safely and responsibly. Having the correct boating safety equipment will give you peace of mind – and most importantly – could save your life.

You need to decide on what equipment you need according to the type of vessel, environment and activity. Be prepared for any eventuality. Your equipment needs to be easily accessible and make sure that everyone on board can operate it.

Make sure that the equipment is in working order. This is not just good sense – it is also the law.

When do you need boating safety equipment?
All types of pleasure crafts require safety equipment. For example:
- Canoes and kayaks
- Personal watercraft
- Airboats
- Sailboats and sailboards
- Powerboats
- Hovercraft.

However, safety equipment is not required for beach and pool toys under a certain length and which do not have a motor. However, note that in certain countries a motor-driven surfboard is prohibited.

Even if you rent a boat for recreational purposes – safety equipment rules apply.

If you are not simply using your craft for personal pleasure but rather for commercial purposes (possibly carrying paying passengers), you need to find out which regulations apply to you.

There is a minimum safety equipment requirement for recreational boats depending on their length.

If you need to know the length – refer to the product information provided by the manufacturer. You can even measure it yourself. You need to take the measurement from the foremost end of the outside hull shell surface to the end of the aftermost outside hull shell surface.


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