Owner`s manual

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Engine or generator exhaust from your
yacht while underway at a slow speed
can cause excessive accumulation of
Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) within the
cabin and cockpit areas of your yacht.
A tail wind can increase the accumula-
tion. This is often referred to as the
“Stationwagon Effect”. Always provide
adequate ventilation or increase your
speed, if possible.
Engine or generator exhaust from your
yacht while underway and operating
with a high bow angle can cause exces-
sive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide
Gas(CO) within the cabin and cockpit
areas of your yacht. Always provide
adequate ventilation and redistribute
the load to lower the bow angle.
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULA-
TION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Practice good inspection and mainte-
nance habits.
Be certain hull exhaust outlets are not
blocked or restricted in any way.
Be alert for exhaust gasses from other
boats.
Always provide adequate ventilation when
weather enclosures are in place and
engines or generator is running.
Do not run with a high bow angle. Use trim
tabs or redistribute the load to maintain a
low bow angle.
Orient your boat to maximize the disper-
sion of CO.
Be aware of the effects of your actions on
other boats.
Be aware of the effects of the actions of
others on your boat.
Provide adequate ventilation when open
flame appliances are used in the cabin.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Frequent inspections and proper mainte-
nance of the engine, generator, and ex-
haust systems as well as other various
areas of your boat are critical in preventing
the accumulation of carbon monoxide. It is
the owner’s responsibility to make sure
that the entire boat is inspected and
maintained against CO.
The exhaust systems of your engines and