Baja Marine Performance 245 - Manual (Page 15)

245 Performance ® 1.5
S
ection
1 • S
afety
6. a
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In addition to legally mandated equipment, the
following items are necessary for safe boating
especially if your boat is out of sight of land.
• first aid kit
• Visual distress signals for day and night
use (required in some areas; consult local
regulations)
• Charts of your intended cruising area
• Compass
• gPs or loran position locating devices
• Marine Vhf radio with weather channels
• Emergency position-indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB)
• Manual bilge pump
• Moisture repellent
• anchor, chain and line (The anchor must be
properly sized for your boat. ask your dealer
or marine supply store for recommendations.)
• Mooring lines
• fenders
• Boat hook
• Waterproof flashlight(s)
• Extra batteries for flashlights and portable
electronic devices
• high power spotlight, if you intend to boat at
night
• spare keys
• Instruction manuals for engine and
accessories
• lubricating oil
• Tool kit:
Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)
8. l
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apaciTY
The certification plate (see Figure 1.6.1 & 1.6.2),
located on the dash indicates maximum weight and
number of persons your boat can handle under calm
sea conditions. Do not exceed the load capacities
stated. The number of people on board should be
reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough
water.
The information present on the certification plate
does not relieve the operator from responsibility.
Use common sense and sound judgement when
placing equipment and/or passengers in your
boat.
• Do not load to capacity in poor weather or rough
water.
Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove)
Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable)
socket set (metric or U.s. standard as appropriate)
Electrical tape and duct tape
hammer
Utility knife
• spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose clamps
and ask your dealer to recommend other
parts)
• Extra propeller
7. i
MpaireD
o
peraTion
Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating
your boat safely. This single factor is involved in
more marine accidents and deaths than any other.
The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are
increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly
impairing your ability to react properly and promptly
in an emergency.
Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to
control the boat safely.
Death or serious injury can result from improper boat
operation.
!
WARNING