Carbon Monoxide - Four winns 338 Vista Owner's Manual

The following are standard whistle signals:
• One Prolonged Blast = Warning Signal
• One Short Blast = Pass on my Port Side
• Two Short Blasts.= Pass on my Starboard Side
• Three Short Blasts = Engines in Reverse
• Five or More Blasts = Danger Signal
I. Navigation Lights
Navigation lights are intended to keep other vessels
informed of your presence and course. If you are out
on the water between sunset and sunrise, you are
required to display appropriate navigation lights.
J. Additional Recommended Equipment
Four Winns recommends that you acquire additional
equipment for safe, enjoyable cruising. This list,
which is not all inclusive, includes items you should
consider acquiring.
Basic Gear
Flashlight Spare batteries
Oar, paddle Mooring lines
Dock fenders Distress signals
Boat hook VHF radio
Sunscreen Extra warm clothing
Second anchor & line
Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
Emergency supply of drinking water and food.
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Tools
Spark plug wrench
Jackknife
Electrical tape
Adjustable wrench
Spare Parts
Extra bulbs
Extra drain plug
Extra prop nut/washer
Gear For Extended Cruises
Foul weather gear
Global Positioning System navigation equipment
Boating Safety - Section B
Tow line
Compass
First aid kit
EPIRB*
Charts
Hammer Screwdriver
Pliers
Duct tape
Lubricating oil Prop wrench
Spare prop Extra fuses
Spark plugs Spare wire
Parallel rulers Dividers
B - 2

CARBON MONOXIDE

Carbon Monoxide!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be harmful or fatal
if inhaled. Brain damage or death can result
from prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide.
Keep exhaust outlets clear of blockage.
Provide adequate ventilation. Open hatches,
doors, windows and vents to insure adequate
ventilation. Close engine compartment doors
and hatches when engine or generator is
running. Avoid operating the boat for extended
periods of time at idle speed, and be sensitive
to weather conditions that may prevent CO
from dissipating into the air. Do not stand or
swim near engine or generator exhausts when
engines are running.
Carbon monoxide accumulation is affected by many
variables (e.g., boat geometry, hatch, window and
door open ing, ventilation openings, proximity to other
structures, swim platforms, canvas enclosures,
location of exhaust outlets, vessel attitude, wind
direction, vessel speed, boat systems maintenance,
etc.) The technical infor mation included in this section
is to inform the boat owner of possible cause and
effects of carbon monoxide exposure. This information
has been reprinted with permission from the American
Boat and Yacht Council's (ABYC) technical informa-
tion report: "Educa tional Information About Carbon
Monox ide". This information pertains to all gasoline
powered boats manufactured by Four Winns.
NOTICE
The boat owner should be aware that other
factors may contribute to carbon monoxide
accumulation. The most com mon ones are
listed in this section. If a person is exhibiting
carbon monoxide-type symptoms (Refer to B-
2E Symp toms), be sure to take the neces sary
pre cau tions as prescribed later in this sec tion.
NOTICE
Boats fueled by diesel have limited carbon
mon oxide present in the exhaust in com pari-
son to gasoline engine exhaust. However, the
boat owner should still be aware of the causes
and effects of carbon monoxide which may
occur in different boating situations.
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