Safety Information Safety Checklists Planning Your Trip Everyone wants to have a problem-free and pleasant time when they take their boat out. To help you do this, we have provided a pre-journey checklist below. Take extra time to check the engine and its equip- ment and the general maintenance of the boat. Trip Checklist ‰ Get up-to-date charts for the planned route. ‰ Calculate distances and fuel consumption. ‰ Note places where you can refuel along your planned course. ‰ Listen to the weather reports. ‰ Tell friends or relatives about your route (that is, file a “float plan”). Remember to inform them if your plans have changed or been delayed.
7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Safety Equipment The following list or recommended safety equipment can be expanded or modified as necessary be- cause safety equipment and other requirements vary depending on the type of boat and how it is used. Safety Equipment Checklist ‰ Life jackets for all passengers. ‰ Communication equipment. ‰ Emergency rockets or flare gun. ‰ Approved fire extinguisher, checked and charged. ‰ First-aid equipment. ‰ Life belt. ‰ Anchor, paddles, flares, and so on. ‰ Tell your passengers and crew where the safety equipment is stored and how to operate it.
‰ Make sure you are not the only person on board who knows how to start the boat and operate it safely. Replacement Parts and Tools Checklist ‰ Impeller, fuel filters, fuses, tape, and hose clamps. ‰ Extra propeller and engine oil. ‰ Tools for any possible repairs while underway. 10 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004