SAFETY
Your safety is a primary concern of ours at Just Add Water Boats. Before operating your boat, you should be familiar with the current boating regulations for your area. Never board or leave your boat while the engine is running. Always turn the engine off before anyone enters or leaves your boat. Do not stand, sit or lay on stern platforms while engine is running. Always inform passengers of your plans before: making a turn, stopping, accelerating or starting your engine. Never start your engine when people are in the water near the boat. Make sure all passengers are in the boat and seated before moving.
Indiana law requires that you have in the boat at all times:
A. One Coast Guard approved wearable PFD (Personal Flotation Device) Type I, II III or V for each person in the boat. Children under the age of 10 must wear an approved PFD at all times while the boat is moving.
B. One PFD Type IV (throwable).
C. At least one Coast Guard Approved Class B fire extinguisher (Check Indiana Safe Boating Guides for any special requirements for your boat).
D. A horn or sound making device.
E. Your boat registration from the Department of Natural Resources.
F. A bell if your boat is over 26'.
G. A copy of your driver's license.
The above list is not all inclusive of the equipment required by Indiana. For a complete list of the Indiana laws concerning boating, you should contact the Department of Natural Resources.
If you are interested in more information on boating safety, please contact us or check the following sites: www.usps.org or www.uscgboating.org.
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