Boat Safety Check List

Boating Safety Checklists

Required by Law:

• Approved wearable flotation device for each person readily accessible

• Additional throw able flotation device on boats over 16 feet

• Persons 12 and under must wear a personal flotation device while underway

• Fire extinguisher if fuel tank or engine is enclosed

• Running lights after sunset or during restricted visibility

• State registration card on board

• Registration number and validation sticker displayed

• Do not operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Observe navigation rules

• Do not overload boat

• Sound signaling device

Other Items:

• Do not occupy ramp until boat is ready to launch

• Notify others of your schedule

• Obtain weather forecasts

• Navigation charts

• Bail bucket

• Anchor and line

• Paddle

• Secure boat to trailer after loading

• Trailer lights

• Reduce speed at night

• Check for gasoline fumes

• Motor kill switch

• 170-degree wide-angle rear view mirror

Wear Your Personal Flotation Device

80% of drowning victims in boating accidents were not wearing a personal

flotation device.