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I know I need 4 life jackets, a thorwable, an oar, and a bail bucket....But reading the pamphlet the state sent me I cannot decide if I need a airhorn or a whistle and do I need to carry a fire extinguisher onboard if I have an outboard and I know the boat is "open construction" so I dont have to worry about the exaughst fans or anything.....is there anything I am missing...or any suggestions on additional things that may be handy...I dont like to pack stuff that I dont use often or am not required to have there. so I am a simple packer I guess very minimal...Untill my wife gets along for the trip...I will make a whizzer stik...what do I use for a "girly" attachment? or should I just being the port-a-head I have for camping??LOL
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I'm not up to speed on current boat regs, but you can call the local US Coast Guard, and they can tell you exactly what you need. In fact, you can have your boat inspected and officially approved by the USCG. They give you a nice big sticker to throw on your boat....one little hint to keep "the Man" off of your back! But it isn't too helpful for smaller fishing boats....but if you follow their suggestions, you'll be golden.
As far as your micturating goes, I've seen an adapter that you can stick on a urinal that is shaped like a boat for the ladies to pee in...or you can just have a catheter put in before you go out!!! ] Then you can fish all day and night without a potty break ]
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I do believe that Folgers has something that can accomodate both male and female passengers of your vessel.
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Hey!, would it work well in waders while bobbing around in a float tube? Man if I've found one hold back about tubing its needing a place to go in a hurry when that urge hits!
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in the cableas catalog they have peeing "accessories" for just the kind of times when you are tubing or on a boat...without a head. well with..you know what I mean. anyhow....the look like the old style oil funnels they used to use at the full service gas stations....the ones with the handle they guy used to pop the oil can into and push it down onto the "bottle opener" thing and let it glug into your car...I saw those and had a hissy fit...laughing my butt of..in fact it still makes me chortle while I am writeing this....LOL.
I have the thing the Utah coast gaurd publishes...I have some gray areas, Where do I go for one of those "inspections" I actually just need a number to call I guess.....Its not registered yet, and I want to have it all ready. Gotta get me some rod holders too....eventually.
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Ok, I was a little off on the requirements I mentioned previously. You DO need one PFD (lifejacket) for each person on the boat. Everyone 12 yrs. old and under must be wearing theirs. Since your boat is less than 16', you DON'T need the throwable, but it's still a good idea.
You aren't required to have a fire extinguisher, but, again, I would recommend it.
I don't think you are required to have any kind of navigation lights unless you operate the boat after dark. If after dark, you will need the proper lights.
Since your boat is under 16', you aren't required to have a horn, but you will find you really wish you had one if you are on Strawberry and one of those idiots comes by too close rocking you with their wake.
You are required to have some kind of "adequate" bailing device (whatever that interpretation might be).
You are required to have at least one oar or paddle. I would recommend 2. I think that boat had the holes for oar locks. You may want to look at getting a pair of those and oars to fit them. WalMart carries both.
For all of the specifics, you can visit:
[url "http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf"]http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/boating/utahboatinglaw.pdf[/url]
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LOL,, man I better check that out. And of course being me, I may have to drop them a line asking for more details! LOL!!!
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I was under the impression that a fire ext. is only required on vessels with permanant gas tanks. Even though I have a 5 gal. portable gas tank I still carry a fire ext. just in case. Like you said, the throwable is also a good idea even though it may not be required.[  ]
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From what I read, it seems they are required with permanent gas tanks, inboard motors (which always have permanent gas tanks anyway), or boats where the tanks are stored in an enclosed area. There may have also been a requirement for different lengths of boat, too.
However, I still think it's best to carry an extinguisher anytime you have any gas on the boat. Just common sense
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on the bigger boats with the different styles of gas storage, they recomend the different sizes of fire extinguishers....they cover that in the pamphlet...so I will need a 4 pack of orange vests....one air horn....one or two throwables/seat cushions....a fire putter outter er.....a bailing bucket.....
I am going to ask the DWR guys at class tonight and make them give me alist...or a run down.....and then if I get checked I can say well my buddy at the DWR said this is all I need, and I will have their names too....hee heee..
thanks guys...sounds like maybe a few of you remembered something to take care of too....
Addicted the boat does have the spots for oar-locks to go..I think I will get one...I will also carry my small electric motor on this boat too in the rear so I can use it as a non-gasoline spare propulsion...if I can read correctly I think I can do that.....Ill find out. I am full of questions...
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Yeah, the extinguishers, horn, and throwable PFDs aren't required for you, but I wouldn't go without them. If nothing else, you will have a pad for your butt and something to annoy everyone around you (the horn).
I did run that boat with a gas motor and the electric mounted on the back. The electric is much nicer for putting around as long as your battery lasts. It's a lot quieter and, even more important, you aren't inhaling all of that 2 cycle exhaust when the wind blows the wrong way.
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If you ever have to paddle you will sure wish that you had two oars, rather than just one.
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