Fishing and Boating Safety First
Posted on : Tuesday August 24, 2010 | By : Jerry | In : Boat Outfitter
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Fishing and Boating go together and more people than ever are enjoying these activities. Safe boating is the responsibility of everyone. It is more important than ever to operate your boat in a courteous and safe manner. Exercise common courtesy when on the water. Avoid running too close to other boaters or fishermen.
Most boat accidents are products of negligent actions by one or more people. According to the coast guard, boat accidents are usually caused by human error rather than by natural phenomenon.
The best way to prevent boat accidents is to be educated. Know what you can and cannot do when out in the water. If it is offered we suggest that you take and pass a boating-safety course.
Before heading to the lake with your new boat, practice backing it in and out of your driveway or garage. When you feel you know how sharply to turn the wheel and which direction the trailer will move when you move the wheel a certain way, it’s time to put the boat in the water.
The easiest way to remember which way the trailer turns when you turn your steering wheel is to place your hand on the BOTTOM of the steering wheel. Now, wherever you want the trailer to turn, just move your hand in that direction.
Never “hot-dog” your boat. The safety of your passengers and others on the water is your responsibility. This includes operation your vessel in such as way that endangers the safety of others or the property of others. For example;
Weaving your boat through congested waterways;
Jumping the wake of another boat;
Driving close to another vessel with restricted visibility;
Chasing or harassing wildlife or causing damage from the wake of your boat.
Make sure you and your passengers are wearing Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs), and that all required safety equipment is on board. Choose life jackets that are appropriate for your activity. When choosing a life jacket for a child, select on the weight range that is applicable.
Although it has been said many times, a life jacket will save your life. It will keep you afloat even if you are injured, too weak to swim or even unconscious.
Watch where you’re going! You can’t keep both eyes on your flasher or graph and operate your boat in a safe manner. To avoid collisions, appoint one person as lookout for other vessels, foreign object, swimmers or other hazards on the water. Keep a safe speed, look in all directions before turning and be extremely cautious when driving into the sun’s glare.
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Effective fishing and maximum control of your boat is greatly simplified by the use of a bow-mounted trolling motor. So make sure your Trolling motor is powerful enough to move your boat satisfactorily. A Minnkota electric motor allows you to silently maneuver your boat into position to afford you and your partner the best shot at fishing bass structure. Other Boat Equipment Needed:
- Surface-temperature gauge to monitor changes in water temperature and help you predict fish location.
- Tachometer.
- Battery & fuel gauges.
- Bilge pump.
- Engine safety shut-off switch (”kill switch”).
- Depthfinder (flasher, graph, LCD).
- All required safety equipment.
- Anchors and line.
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waterproof stereo equipment, VHF radios and other important communication devices.
People normally make two critical errors when nothing is biting and when it’s slow. The first mistake often committed is by fishing too quick. The other mistake involves moving from one spot to another invariably, wanting to find more action.
waterproof stereo equipment, VHF radios and other important communication devices.