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Fire safety guidelines to follow when using Shakespeare boating products

• Always have at least one fire extinguisher in your boat. Follow the Coast Guard and local rules for the minimum number of fire extinguishers required for your type of boat.
• Make sure that the fire extinguisher is full and ready to use. Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers to make sure they're always ready in case they're needed.
• Instruct all passengers about the location and use of fire extinguishers before departing.

Tips for safely operating the boat motor when using Shakespeare boating products

• The boat driver should wear the boat motor's safety cut-off switch lanyard at all times when underway.
• The boat driver should be completely familiar with all controls to safely pilot the boat.
• Make sure fresh air circulates throughout the boat to avoid carbon monoxide accumulation and poisoning.
• Have fire extinguishers ready to put out any fire that may occur.
• Don't allow passengers to board or exit the boat from the water when the motor is running.