Owner`s manual
•
If
there
is a ship-to-shore
radio
telephone
aboard,
answer
any
dis-
tress calls.
"MAYDAY'
is
the
international signal
of
distress.
NEVER use this
word
unless
there
is
an
emergency
and
assistance
is
needed
immediately.
DISCHARGE OF
OIL
The
discharge
of
oil
or
oily waste
into
or
upon
navigable waters
of
the
United
States
or
of
the
contiguous
zones
is
smctly
prohibited
by
the
Fed-
eral Water
Pollution
Control
ACL
If
such a discharge occurs
and
causes a
film
or
sheen
upon
or
discoloration
of
the
surface
of
the
water,
or
causes
an emulsion
or
sludge
beneath
the
surface
of
the
water,
the
violators
are
subject
to
a
penalty
of
$5,000. Notify
the
Coast
Guard
immediately
or
call
toll-free 1-800-424-8802
to
report
any such incidenL
Safety
Precautions
For
Engine
Exhaust
A
WARNING
Do
NOT
inluIk
exluJust
fumes! Exhaust amtains car·
bon monoxide.
CariJ""
monoxide
is
colorkss,
odorles,
and potentially
letJuiL
The
carbon
monoxide
present
in
exhaust fumes can be
extremely
hazard-
ous. Direct,
prolonged
exposure
will cause brain
damage
or
death.
Inco-
her~nce.
drowsiness, loss
of
consciousness, headaches, nausea and vomil-
ing
are
some symptoms
of
exposure
to carbon
monoxide.
If
you
think
exhaust
fumes
are
entering
your boat.
correct
the
problem
immediately.
Observe
the
following safety precautions:
•
Be alert
for
the
odor
of
exhaust
fumes.
•
A natural vacuum created while underway
in
certain wind and
sea
conditions
may
allow
exhaust
to be drawn
into
the
cabin.
Adjust
the
direction
of
the
boat
while underway as necessary to
alleviate the
presence
of
exhaust fumes.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do
not
allow
the
boat
to
remain
stationary with
the
engine
run-
ning
for any
extended
period
.
Use
care
when
operating
engines
or
generator
in
confined
areas.
Exhaust fumes
can
enter
the boat even with all windows,
doors
and
hatches closed.
Never operate the generator
or
leave the
engine
running
if
the
exhaust
pon
is
obstructed.
NEVER
run (he
engines
or
generator while everyone
onboard
is
sleeping.
If
a person
is
sleeping. be sure adequate fresh air venti-
lation
is
provided.
If your
boat
is
equipped
with a forward hatch
or
windshield side
vents, OPEN
THEM
while underway.
If you choose
to
be
underway
with canvas
up
, you must
venl
the
forward
area
to
clear
the
cockpit
of
fumes.
Inspecl
the
engine
exhaust
system frequently
for
tightness
of
clamps
and
hoses.
If
you notice a change
in
engine
sound,
check
all
exhaust
connections
.
5-6
2870
RoglH
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