Owner`s manual

3070 CENTER CONSOLE
Fire Extinguisher
11-4
• Electric Distress Light. (Night use only)
The electric distress light is accepted for night use only and must automatically flash the
international SOS distress signal. Under Inland Navigation Rules, a high intensity white light
flashing at regular intervals from 50-70 times per minute is considered a distress signal.
Fire Extinguishers
At least one fire extinguisher is required on all Pursuit boats. Coast
Guard approved fire extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I or B-
II classification and have a specific marine type mounting bracket. It
is recommended that the extinguishers be mounted in a readily
accessible position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or
clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or
Contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on the
type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions
on the proper maintenance and use of your fire extinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT FE-241 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PRO-
VIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE IN-
FORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN
THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of the presence of gasoline or diesel
fuel in the various components of the fuel system and the possibility for explosion. You must
make the decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If the fire cannot be extinguished quickly
or it is too intense to fight, abandoning the boat may be your only option. If you find yourself
in this situation, make sure all passengers have a life preserver on and go over the side and swim
well upwind of the boat. This will keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel
that could be released and spread on the water as the boat burns or in the event of an explosion.
When clear of the danger, check about and account for all those who were aboard with you. Give
whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the water without a buoyant device. Keep
everyone together in a group for morale and to aid rescue operations.