Flooding, Sinking, And Capsizing; Collisions - Chris-Craft 2014 36 RH Corsair Owner's Manual

Flooding, Sinking, and Capsizing

If the vessel encounters flooding, swamping, or is in danger of capsizing you should, as a general
measure:
1. Ensure everyone has, and is wearing, a PFD.
2. Perform a head count. Confirm everyone is present and accounted for.
3. Seek assistance from any nearby vessels.
If your vessel encounters flooding and/or hull leaks, in addition to the general measures:
1. Bring the boat to a complete stop.
2. Identify the source of the leak/flooding.
3. If possible stop or reduce leaking by using plugs, a hull patch kit, towels, rags, or any other
available material.
4. Engage the bilge pumps.
5. Assist the bilge pumps by removing the water with buckets or some other suitable device.
6. Abandon the vessel only as a last resort.
If the boat is in danger of capsizing, or has capsized, in addition to the general measures:
1. If you are far from shore and the vessel is not fully submerged, stay with it.
2. Climb onto the overturned hull to remove you and your passengers from the water.
This helps you retain body heat and reduces the possibility of hypothermia.
3. Signal for help with an appropriate signaling device
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Collisions

If your vessel is involved in a collision and depending upon the severity of the collision, perform the
following tasks:
• Ensure everyone has, and is wearing, a PFD.
• Perform a head count. Confirm everyone is present and accounted for.
• If injuries have occurred render appropriate first aid.
• Inspect the boat for damage, flooding, and/or leakage. If necessary engage the bilge pumps.
• Attempt to stop any leaks by using plugs, a hull patch kit, towels, rags, or other available
material.
• If necessary, seek assistance from any nearby vessels and/or signal for help using an appropriate
signaling device.
If you are involved in a collision, you are required to file an accident report. Contact the nearest state
enforcement agency or Coast Guard office. If boating outside territorial waters, consult the nation you
are visiting for accident reporting requirements.
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