Mandatory Equipment
#1
Posted 29 June 2005 - 11:22 AM
Ohh, and Im in California if that matters
#2
Posted 30 June 2005 - 10:53 AM
If there's someone on here from Cal-lee-for-nye-a they would be your best resource. However, if I were you I'd do a google for your state's Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) website. They should have the regulations posted for inland and coastal boating.Hi guys..Im new to the site and just recently purchased a 2002 X20. I was curious as to what it is mandadorty to have on the boat. I know I need a life vest for everyone on board, fire extinguisher, orange flag for skiers. Someone told me whistle? flares? paddle? Can someone clarify. Thanks
Ohh, and Im in California if that matters
Tom
#3
Posted 30 June 2005 - 04:33 PM
Where in CA? I'm in Morgan Hill, just south of San Jose.
Here's the CA Department of Boating and Waterways website of mandatory equipment: http://dbw.ca.gov/pu...BC/reqequip.pdf
#4
Posted 30 June 2005 - 05:16 PM
-8 coastguard certified life jackets (boat legally holds 8)
-1 red cushin
-1 red flag
-1 large first aid kit (Costco)
-1 fire extinguisher
-1 plastic gaff
-1 air horn can
-1 dual pack of glow sticks
-1 wooden oar
-2 ankors (sp?) front and rear
-2 bumpers
-2 dock ropes
-2 gallon tank of gas for reserve (always rotated into the tank after each cruise)
-1 qt of oil
-1 qt of coolant
-1 pair of binoculars
-1 tube of SPF 30 sunblock
-1 cooler full of drinks
-1 foot pump
-1 12V pump
-2 tow ropes
-1 Bonzai tow raft
-1 Fear Factor tow tube
-1 wakeboard (actually not in the boat but always in the car.
-1 knife
-1 mini tool kit
#5
Posted 01 July 2005 - 03:26 AM
#6
Posted 01 July 2005 - 09:06 AM
Hmmm...Not that I know of. I'm thinking of getting a 50 cal. because you never know when you need some firepower. J/Kdo you not have to carry parachute flares and floating smokes or vhf radio????
#7
Posted 01 July 2005 - 10:06 AM
#8
Posted 01 July 2005 - 10:12 AM
in the uk we have to carry a set of flares - parachute and hand held (at night)
and orange smoke grenades - floating (for day) for the cg helicopters or lifeboats to locate you - and a vhf to call them in the first place
how do you raise the alarm if you have problems on lakes in the us? - i am sure coastal boaters have flares and vhf in the us
#9
Posted 01 July 2005 - 11:11 AM
All recreational craft used on US coastal waters are required to have visual distress signals which are USCG approved.how do you raise the alarm if you have problems on lakes in the us? - i am sure coastal boaters have flares and vhf in the us
"For vessels operating on inland waters, the Auxiliary requires some means of making a suitable day and night visual distress signal. The type device and the amount carried is best judged by taking into account the size of the area and the conditions under which the boat will be operating."
State requirements may vary, but will meet or exceed the USCG requirements.
My states requirements are found here : http://www.outdooral...g/equipment.cfm
Here again, common sense should tell you that you MIGHT need something to signal with if you have an emergency or are stranded.
Handheld VHF radios have become inexpensive enough that anyone should be able to purchase one for use on inland waterways or coastal areas. If you can spend $$ on HydroTurf or any other enhancements to your craft, you can spend $99 bucks US on something that might even save a life.
#10
Posted 02 July 2005 - 03:38 AM
#11
Posted 05 July 2005 - 01:43 PM
#12
Posted 05 July 2005 - 04:19 PM
Thanks for all the supplies/links. I think I have them all covered.JPZ02 -
Where in CA? I'm in Morgan Hill, just south of San Jose.
Here's the CA Department of Boating and Waterways website of mandatory equipment: http://dbw.ca.gov/pu...BC/reqequip.pdf
And Im down in Orange County CA. Next to Disneyland for lack of better reference points.
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