Paddle King Lo Pro Angler Owner's Manual - page 16
Pistol launched and hand-held parachute flares and meteors have many characteristics of a firearm and must
be handled with caution. In some states they are considered a firearm and prohibited from use.
The following are just a few of the variety and combination of devices which can be carried in order to meet the
requirements:
Three hand-held red flares (day and night).
One hand-held red flare and two parachute flares (day and night).
One hand-held orange smoke signal, two floating orange smoke signals (day) and one electric distress light
(night only).
All boaters should be able to signal for help. Boaters must have current dated U.S.C.G. approved day and
night signals for all boats operating on coastal and open bodies of water.
Additional Gear and Equipment:
You may want to consider carrying some of the following equipment and gear, depending on your needs:
Basic Equipment
Tools
Spare Parts
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Anchor & line
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Dock bumpers
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First-aid kit
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Sun block lotion
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Boat hook
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Tow line
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2 Mooring lines
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Flashlight or portable
searchlight
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Extra warm clothing
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Charts of the area
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Oar or paddle
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Flashlight
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VHF radio
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Compass
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Foul weather gear
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Screwdrivers
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Pliers
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Hammer
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Adjustable wrench
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Spark plug wrench
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Jackknife
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Electrical tape
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Lubricating oil
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Duct tape
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Spare light bulbs
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Spare propeller
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Spare plugs
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Propeller nut and
washer
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Fuses
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Flashlight batteries
Safe Operation:
You should never misuse your boat or allow passengers to do so. Use good judgment at all
times. The following list is guidelines that you should adhere to whenever using your boat:
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Never use drugs or alcohol while operating your boat. It is not only dangerous, but it is a Federal offense
carrying a heavy penalty.
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Load your boat within the limits listed on the capacity plate. Balance loads bow to stern and port to
starboard.
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Maintain boat speed at or below the local legal limit. Travel at speeds appropriate for conditions.
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Do not use your boat in weather or conditions that are beyond your skill or experience or beyond the
comfortable capability of the boat or passengers.