| At Suncoast Airboat Tours, safety
is our number one priority. We want you to thoroughly enjoy your
experience while providing you the utmost in safety.
We inspect our vessels daily and
before each departure.
Our airboats are equipped with a protective
polymer bottom to help protect the hull along the shallow
waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Many underwater obstacles are
present and this added protection is essential for airboats.
Another aspect of boat safety that we
take into consideration is the weather.
Florida has an unpredictable climate and
is one of the leading states for lighting strikes. We do not
take chances with your safety when it comes to the weather.
At Suncoast Airboat Tours, we will only
send out our vessels when we feel it is safe to do so. If
the weather makes it unsafe, we will cancel our trips until
we deem it safe to resume.
Another way that we ensure our customers
safety is through the safety equipment aboard our vessels.
These are minimum safety requirements for a
vessel:
- Display of Numbers
- Registration/Documentation
- Personal Flotation Devices
- Visual Distress Signals - Day & Night
- Fire Extinguisher
- Ventilation
- Backfire Flame Control
- Sound Producing Device
- Navigation Lights
- Deck Free of Hazards
- Safe Electrical and Fuel Systems
These are additional items that we also have
aboard:
- Global Position System Receiver
- Marine Radio-telephone
- Mounted Fire Extinguisher
- Anchor and Line
- First Aid Kit
- Capacity Certificate of Compliance
- Orange Safety Flag (airboats only)
- Ear Protection
- Navigation Chart
- Paddle
- Dewatering Device
- Deck Lighting
- Type 1 Coast Guard Approved Offshore
PFD
- Stainless Steel Mufflers
- Polymer Hull Protection
- Spot Lights (4)
- Standing Bow Rail
What to bring:
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Sweater or jacket
- Sunglasses
- Refreshments
- Snacks
- Camera
What not to bring:
- Firearms or weapons
- Controlled substances
- Infants or children who cannot
tolerate propeller noise
- Large coolers
- Bad attitude
We are here to have a blast! Your captain is a United States Coast
Guard Certified Captain.
Captain Steve will show you the
location of fire extinguishers, personal flotation
devices, and safety equipment upon boarding.
Captain Steve ensures all safety
protocols are met ensuring you a safe and worry-free
fun experience.
Your safety is our number one priority.
Please contact us with any questions.
Captain Steve Jacobson
USCG Licensed Captain
Suncoast Airboat Tours |
