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Show June 10, 1965 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVIEW, 7 USE PROPER PRECAUTIONS Coast Guard Issues Boat Safety Tips It took the Coast Guard rescue the nation's boat ers from themselves. Everywhere you go it seems the cry is for more and more ing program to Theres a reason. America's pleasure boat armada surpasses the eight million mark. It's growthper year is rated at 5 percent. Regulating and supervising the enormous cast of mates who take to the waters of the country is no small chore. The Coast Guard does not assume complete responsibility. Its knowledge in such things Is made available for federal and state regulatory bodies. It's within the Coast Guards jurisdiction to suggest that certain standards be maintained to assure a safe boating and water ski SAFETY . FLARES Marine Distress Flare Kits are available to all boaters. These kits are recognized by the Coast Guard as a most important safety device to have aboard a boat. These flares, when ignited, are visible for miles. They produce a steady bright light that can aid, immeasureably,, in rescue operations Cost for a box of three te flares is $3.50. A small price for value received. Flares are concealed in a sealed cardboard box. Each flare is wrapped in waterproof plastic. They will float should a boat capsize. This Important safety device is considered satisfac- five-minu- Weather Can Spoil Your Fun (Continued from Page 3) as much protein foods, but cut down on the high caJorie items. Summer Is a rood time to get serious about dieting. Fat Is the best Insulation La the world It keeps heat from escaping through the skin surface. KEEP IN GOOD HEALTH. When perspiring, stay out of drafts. Besttem-ratnrtor office and home degrees cooler than the outside air. "Thermal w ed 10-- W shock can be caused from fast shifts from oven to ice- house. DONT GULP WATER. Be careful not to disrupt the wa-t- er salt balance of the body by downing water to fast, it you perspire heavily, take a salt tablet with each glass of water. Heat prostration can result with a watersalt Imbalance. Symplons are profuse prespl ration, particularity of face, physical weakness and often severe cramping of abdomen and limbs. tory for use oo a pleasure boat by the United States Coast Guard. TRAILER SAFETY Boat safety carries to the trailer that carries the craft. An important safety device sometimes overlooked by pleasure boaters with small to medium -- sized craft is the use of turning signals oo the trailer. extras are easy These to install and require very little extra equipment. They may not be required by some states but the additional safety that accompanies them might be well worth the Investment. Thoroughly moving parts lubricate all trailer and check coupler alignment to see if it is straight. of the AWNINGS AUSSS CSt Call Im far Fra CANVAS lilUrtw taf Myi taaiihaHn nW 1 O ear V N Mmml Amatmf 177 pmm - YOU! A WWW MPACTMBfT JTMtO COMP AM OUR PttCES TRAILER SERVICE Wheel bearings on trailers that werent serviced at the end of last season's boat season need a new shell of grease. These bearing also should be checked for wear due to the exposure they suffer during boat launching operations. are Roadside breakdowns costly and inconvenient. Repair rusted spots and paint. Check the cradle and bunker padding for frayed or torn daces; replace if needed preferably with wool or nylon rug material that is more resistant to rot and will not damage the boat. Tighten all bolts and replace worn to "stripped ones. COVERS CONVERTIBLE TOPS CONASTOGA TOPS COCKPIT COVERS CUSTOM-MAD- E csczrEzszo 55Hl!fctf03rii 2132 Soulti 11 Hi East HU 6-72- KNOW WHAT TO DO. If you happen upoo a heat victim, remove him to a cooler spot and make sure be lies flat and relaxes. Don't give strong stimulants, but cod (not iced) tea or coffee is allowable. If not caught in time, beat prostration can lead to heat stroke, which requires medical care. Synptoras for heat stroke are loss of consciousness, rapid pulse and a general state of shock. 2 SWIMMING FOUNTAIN 1 simple connection to the filter return system puts the exotic floating fountain in operation. Play colored lights oo the arching water for enchanting night time effects. A ONLY 3 HYDROTHERAPY Remove the fountain and presto you have a 20 diameter completely filtered swimming pool Made from fully guaranteed lifetime gunite, with 2 12 of deck all around the pool perimeter A hydrotherapy $1820.00 for all 3 features! Pool la hand dug equipment damage to your property LOW maintenance costs lifetime permanence! Call for complete details --- do CALI unit with built In step - seat will soothe tired muscles and massage aching backs plus offer many hours of healthful 486-138- 9 |