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You're boating on Lake Keowee when a DNR boat approaches. You exchange hellos and agree that it's a great boating day. Then you are asked to produce the following papers and safety equipment: May I see your:

• Boat registration card (nice to have your photo ID to verify your ownership)
• Registration numbers and valid decal on your hull and Motor Decal on your 5 hp or larger motor
• Coast Guard-approved life vests which are the right size/fit for each occupant
• Children under the age of 12 are required to wear a PFD on a Class A boat (less than 16ft. in length and it must be fastened and of the proper size for the child.  If in a 16 ft. or larger they are not.
• Type IV Throw Cushion at hand
• Sound Device, either whisle, horn, or bell
• Fire extinguisher if fuel tank in enclosed space or cannot be quickly removed

• A passenger riding your bow or changing a head sail while boat is motor- propelled can catch you a violation: Reason - people have fallen overboard and had the prop ride over them.
• If boating after official sunset, your nav-lights need to be fully working. (Consider keeping spare bulbs and fuses)