Visual distress signals

[strip]

Did you know that all boats operating on federal controlled waters have to have a visual distress signal. If you don't the fine is $1650.00 I just heard rumor of a guy being fined here locally. the law and a list of fed waters in AR can be found here http://www.agfc.com/boating/boating-regulations/boating-equipment.aspx

 

[aaronmt]

There are alot of laws here in Washington State as far as boating is concernd.I work for Washington state ferries,so I see first how needed the saftey equipment is.Our boat is always stocked with all the saftey equipment.Rachelle has made it her pet peeve to make sure always up to date on what we need to have.

 

[whipper]

A water proof flash light will do. Like Aaron said better safe than sorry. We need all that stuff also. It depends on what size boat you have as to what gear you need. I also have a whistle on my vest. it saved that Titanic girl.:big grin

 

[F2008]

Yup, flares required by NYS on all NY waters also. I'm so lucky, they have my longevity and safety in mind 24/7.

 

[Fishforcash]

A waterproof flashlight with red and clear lens works on the McClellend-Kerr system. At least they did years ago when I was checked in Ft Smith. I bought one at Captan J's to keep from getting a fine in route to Dardenelle from Oklahoma.

That guy needed some happy pills.

 

[strip]

I think I will order this set, that way I know I will be legal. Besides should you fall overboard in cold weather, the flares make quick fire starters.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/270108/377%20710/0/distress%20signal/Secondary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377 710&Ne=0&Ntt=distress signal&Ntk=Primary Search&Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=distress signal&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=8&subdeptNum=50&classNum=11401

 

[FlatOutAlly]

Cheaper, meets the need and it's ON SALE!!!!! http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=75942&pdesc=Orion_SkyBlazer_Aerial_Signal_Kit_4_pack&str=signal+kit&merchID=4005

 

[whipper]

I want that flar gun for pirates!:big grin

 

[xs03mich]

Remember the flares have a expiration date on them. I have only been able to purchase flares that do not expire for about a two year average storage life.

 

[strip]

Cheaper, meets the need and it's ON SALE!!!!! http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=75942&pdesc=Orion_SkyBlazer_Aerial_Signal_Kit_4_pack&str=signal+kit&merchID=4005

Thanks, you saved me some money!

 

[John Richied]

Visual distress signals...

The middle finger is universal sign language.

 

[1badss]

I just dangle my root, get's attention every time..............