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- Bailing devices<\/li>\n
- Manual and electric bilge pumps<\/li>\n
- Anchor<\/li>\n
- Manual propelling devices (oars\/paddles)<\/li>\n
- Axe<\/li>\n
- Repair kit<\/li>\n
- Life Buoy<\/li>\n
- Fire extinguisher<\/li>\n
- Re-boarding device (ladder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Safe Boating Tip: <\/strong>It\u2019s a good idea to store all your safety equipment in a duffle bag or container. Keeping it readily accessible and available ensures you\u2019ll find it when you need it most!<\/p>\n
Bailing Device<\/h2>\n
A bailing device is used to remove water from inside a boat. The Small Vessel Regulations<\/em> require bailers to:<\/p>\n
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- Be made of metal or plastic<\/li>\n
- Have a volume of at least 750 ml and an opening that is at least 65 cm2 in area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBuckets<\/strong><\/p>\n
A bucket is a type of bailing device. It can be used to fight fires and dispel water from your boat.<\/p>\n
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- Motorized boats 12m in length and longer are required to carry two buckets with a 10L minimum capacity<\/li>\n
- Motorized boats over 20m in length are required to carry four buckets with a 10L minimum capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Life Buoy<\/h2>\n
A life buoy (sometimes called a life ring) is a device that can be used to rescue a person who has fallen overboard. To be approved, a life buoy must have no tears, perforations or rot and the gridlines must be secure and in good condition.<\/p>\n
A life buoy is required to:<\/p>\n
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- Be circular in shape<\/li>\n
- Have an outside diameter of either 610 mm or 762 mm<\/li>\n
- Carry a sticker indicating that it has been approved by Transport Canada<\/li>\n
- Be attached to a line of at least 15 m in length and appropriate for the size of your vessel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nManual and Electric Bilge Pumps<\/h2>\n
A bilge pump is a pump that can be used to remove water from the lowest point of a boats interior hull. There are two different types:<\/p>\n
Manual bilge pumps<\/strong>
\nIf using a manual bilge pump to dispel water from the boat, you must ensure the discharge hose is long enough to reach from the bilge to over the side of your boat.<\/p>\nElectric bilge pumps<\/strong>
\nElectric bilge pumps are designed to remove water from the hull of a vessel. Some electric bilge pumps will turn on automatically if the water level in the bilge begins to rise. Boats fitted with electric bilge pumps are recommended to carry a manual pump or bailing device as a back-up in case of a mechanical failure.<\/p>\n