what tools are required to go boating in a inboard bowrider?

Question

I just bought a bowrider inboard and want to make sure that I have everything I need before I take it on the river. safety items, tools, requirements etc

Answer 1

This is whats required right out of the Coast Guard list, except the anchor which is required by my state of NY. Good idea anyway. If this is your first boat take a Power Squadron or USCG Auxilliary safe boating course and ccheck into the state requirements.

Required Equipment

PFDs: Boats less than 16’ (Class A) must have on board one USCG approved wearable PFD for each person aboard. Vessels 16’ to less than 26’ (Class 1), 26’ to less than 40’ (Class 2) and 40’ to 65’ (Class 3) must also carry a type IV throw able device.

Visual Distress Signals: Federal law requires mechanically propelled vessels 16’ and greater operated on the high seas, coastal waters or Great Lakes to carry at least three USCG approved day/night flares. To satisfy both federal and state requirements it is recommended that all mechanically propelled vessels 16’ and greater in length carry at least 3 USCG approved day/night flares in addition to the distress flag. There are many types of Visual Distress Equipment. Be familiar with the type you carry on your vessel and know how and when to use them.

Fire Extinguishers: All mechanically propelled vessels less than 26’ (except outboards of open construction) must carry one B-1 USCG approved fire extinguisher. Mechanically propelled vessels 26’ to less than 40’ must carry two B-I USCG approved fire extinguishers. Mechanically propelled vessels 40’ to less than 65’ must carry three B-1 fire extinguishers. On any vessel one B-II may substitute for two B-I extinguishers. An approved fixed fire system would reduce the requirements by one B-I. Remember, fire extinguishers are required whenever: a vessel has an inboard engine, there are enclosed or permanently mounted fuel tanks, when there are closed living spaces or closed storage areas in which combustible or flammable materials are stored.

*Ventilation: All vessels built after April 25, 1940, which use gasoline for electrical generation, mechanical power or propulsion are required to be equipped with a ventilation system.

Backfire Flame Control: Gasoline engines installed in a vessel after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, must be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control. The device must be suitably attached to the air intake, be USCG approved or meet SAE or UL standards.
Sound Producing Device: All mechanically propelled vessels 26 feet and greater in length must carry a whistle (horn) which must be a mechanical device capable of producing a blast of two or more seconds in duration. On vessels less than 26 feet in length a mouth whistle may be used. These sound signals are used to signal your intentions regarding navigation, to signal your position in periods of reduced visibility.

Bell: All vessels 39 feet and greater in length are required to carry a bell. The purpose of the bell is to facilitate compliance with the rules of the road when anchored or grounded during periods of reduced visibility.

Anchor: All mechanically propelled vessels must carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and strength to provide the vessel with safe anchorage. The anchor and line should be strong enough to hold the vessel when subjected to the worst wind and sea conditions that might be encountered. The anchor line should be long enough to be 5 to 10 times the water depth.

Navigation Lights: Recreational vessels must display their required navigational lights at all times between sunset and sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility. Sailing vessels and manually propelled vessels less than 23 feet may carry, in lieu of fixed lights, a lantern with a white light which can be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent a collision.

Anchor Light: All vessels between 7 and 50 meters in length, when at anchor, must exhibit at night an all around white light. By day a black ball shall be exhibited. Vessels less than 7 meters need not display an anchor light unless anchored in or near a narrow channel or where vessels would normally navigate.

Discharge Prohibited Placards: Vessels 26 feet in length and over must display the following placards. Discharge of Oil Prohibited and Discharge of Garbage and Plastic Prohibited / Restricted.

Recommended Equipment:
1)VHF Radio
2)First Aid Kit
3)Tool Kit
4)Bilge Pump/ Bailer
5)Boat Hook
6)Oar/ Paddle
7) compass
8) spare parts

Answer 2

Depending on the state you are in, the DNR will most likely have a list of items required to have on board, including registration. Equipment will vary by size of the boat and age of the passengers.
It is really a good idea to carry an extra prop and the tools to change it, as well as a couple quarts of oil. Basic tools such as pliers and screw driver are always nice, but much beyond that, unless your McGiver, there isn't much you can fix without a full compliment of tools.
The best way to avoid having to use those tools is to have a qualified marine mechanic service the boat before you start using it. They can spot trouble before it strands you out on the water.
Oh ya, don't forget the cooler.

Mississippi River Rat

Answer 3

confident. The prop shaft and the propeller are below the boat as detrimental to the outdrive putting off the transom. The trailer should be configured in a different way via fact on a outdrive the trailer could have structural beams going from area to area each of how right down to the top of the trailer. maximum in all probability the inboard trailer builder will build the trailer so as that the boat sits a sprint bigger to maintain the prop, shaft, and rudder from making touch with the floor on a similar time as being trailered.

Answer 4

Your local Marine Patrol Police is the best bet for equipping safety/legally required items in your boat. It depends where you plan to do your boating as to what else you need. If it's on a small lake, a VHF radio is useless. If it's on the ocean beyond the 11 mile limit, the ski rope is probably not needed. Tell the Marine unit where you plan to be boating and get their recommendations.

Answer 5

Everyone needs a life jacket. Children must wear one. You need an anchor. You need a basic tool kit for minor adjustments. You need a sound producing device. you need dock lines and spring lines. You need a first aid kit.If you were born after 1980 a boating course is needed. You need a throwable life preserver. Check with your local sail and power squadron and havae the boat inspected for safety. Make sure all lights are working.

Answer 6

a sharp knife is the only necessary item unless you're in "rocky" water. if that's the case you need a spare prop and the necessary equipment to change it. as for safety, fire extinguisher is first, life vests, a throwable life-preserver, a horn, flashlight, at least 25ft. of small rope, a paddle, and a spare fuel seperator filter with the wrench to change it if necessary.

Answer 7

life jackets ,a throw floatation cushion, anchor and anchor rope , tie off line, 50 rope. jump batter box, first ad box, paddle. bottle water.

above is the least i would bring. good luck with your 1st time out.