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The following is a list of the items
that will be checked by your Auxiliary Vessel Examiner.
The Federal Requirements
Pamphlet explains each item and is available by following this link.
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Numbering
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(CF numbers properly spaced, contrasting color, minimum 3"
block letters)
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Registration/Documentation
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(papers must be on board)
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Navigation Lights
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(must operate and show proper configuration)
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Sound Producing
Device
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(horn, whistle, or other device)
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Bell
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(boats 20 meters or 65 ft and longer)
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Life Jackets
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(one wearable for each passenger, minimum two)
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TYPE IV -
Throwable Device
These are designed to
be thrown to a person in the water. Throwable devices include boat
cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys. They are not designed to be
worn and must be supplemented by a wearable PFD. It is important to keep
these devices immediately available for emergencies, and they should not
be used for small children, non-swimmers, or unconscious people. They
must be USCG Approved. |
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Fire Extinguisher
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(mounted, minimum number for the size/type of boat)
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Visual Distress
Signals
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(inland- flag, signal light, etc.)
(coastal- flares, aerial rockets, not expired)
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Ventilation
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(installed blower must work, warnings posted.)
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Backfire Flame
Arrester
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(approved type, tight installation, clean)
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Fuel System
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(tanks secure, 7+ gal vented and grounded, hoses in good condition,
no leaks)
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Anchor and Anchor
Line
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(suitable for the boat and boating area)
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Alternate Propulsion
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(boats under 16 ft. paddle, oars, etc.)
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Dewatering Device
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(bilge pumps must work, manual bailer, bucket, etc.)
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Overall Vessel
Condition
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(bilge and equipment clean, well maintained, not overloaded, no
auto parts)
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Electrical System
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(batteries secure, terminals covered, proper fuses or circuit breakers)
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Galley/Heating
System
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(secure system, proper tank installation, no flammable material)
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State Requirements
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(comply with all state safety requirements)
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Marine Sanitation
Device
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(approved device, overboard discharge sealed)
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Marpol Trash
Placard
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(boats 26ft and over, written plan for 40ft and over)
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Pollution Placard
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(boats 26ft and over, w/ machinery compartment)
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Navigation Rules
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(boats 12 meters or 39.4 ft and longer)
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