Boating Safety & Checklist
Big Sky Canvas cares about our customers safety while out on the water. Use this list as a guide to the supplies you should have for a boating trip. Your needs will vary depending on the type of boat, the water you will be in, and the activities planned. Items Required by Montana or Federal Law Wearable Life Jackets (Types I, II or III) Throwable PFD (Type IV for boats 16' or longer) Fire Extinguisher(s) (motorboats) Backfire Flame Arrester (motorboats) entilation System (motorboats) Whistle or Horn Navigational Lights Registration Document Boat Number, Permanent Decal and Validation Decals Pre-launch Checklist Complete check for leaks; boat plug in Motor in good operating condition Propeller in good condition Fuel tanks full Suitable weather...