Collision; Fire - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

•. Move.throttles.to.idle.position.immediately.and.yell.
"MAN OVERBOARD. "
• Throw some floating object overboard immedi-
ately..Keep.your.required.Type.IV.PFD.accessible.
at.all.times.for.such.an.emergency..
•. Keep.the.person.in.the.water.in.sight.at.all.times..
Have.a.passenger.do.nothing.but.watch.the.
person..Do.not.go.into.the.water.to.help.the.victim..
One.person.in.the.water.is.enough.trouble..
•. Circle.around.quickly,.approaching.into.the.wind.
and.waves..When.the.person.is.alongside,.put.the.
engine.in.neutral.and.throw.them.a.Type.IV.PFD.
with.a.line.attached.or.extend.a.paddle.or.boat.
hook.within.his/her.reach..
E. Collision
If a serious collision occurs, you should first check the
condition.of.all.passengers.aboard,.then.inspect.your.
boat.to.determine.the.extent.of.damage..
1... Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their.
PFDs..
2... If.you.need.help.and.your.boat.has.a.ship-to-shore.
radio, first contact the U. S. Coast Guard (VHF
Channel.16).or.other.rescue.authorities.immedi-
ately..
3... Prepare.to.assist.the.other.vessel.unless.your.
passengers.and/or.boat.are.in.danger..
4... If.the.bow.of.the.other.boat.penetrated.your.boat's.
hull,.prepare.to.block.the.opening.once.the.boats.
are.separated..
5... Shore.up.the.hole.with.a.spare.PFD.or.bunk.
cushion.from.your.boat..
6... While.blocking.the.hole,.trim.the.boat.so.that.the.
hole.is.out.of.the.water..
F. Fire
Most fires are caused by electrical problems or
careless fueling practices. A fire on board your boat is
a.serious.emergency..You.must.work.quickly.to.
implement safety procedures. If a fire occurs, immedi-
ately.stop.the.engine..
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
1... Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their.
PFDs..
2. If the fire is small, attempt to put it out with your
fire extinguisher. If the fire is in the engine com-
partment,.turn.off.the.bilge.blower..Do.not.open.
the.engine.compartment..This.feeds.oxygen.to.the.
fire and may cause it to flare up.
3. If the fire gets out of control, execute a distress
signal.and.call.for.help.if.equipped.with.a.ship-to-
shore.radio..
4... All.persons.aboard.should.jump.overboard.and.
swim a safe distance away from the flames.
IMPORTANT:.All.persons.aboard.should.know.the.
location and proper operation of the fire extinguishers.
Guidelines
•. Use.only.approved.marine.cooking.and.heating.
systems..
• Open flames demand constant attention.
• Keep flammable materials in approved containers
in.a.overboard.vented.locker.sealed.from.the.
interior.of.the.boat..
•. Ensure.ventilation.systems.are.unobstructed..
•. Remove.mooring.covers.before.starting.engine..
•. Check.the.bilge.for.fuel.leaks..
•. Extinguish.smoking.materials.carefully..
• Use special care with flame or high temperatures
around.urethane.foam..
• Check cleaning products for flammability.
•. Ventilate.when.cleaning.or.painting..
•. Disconnect.electrical.system.from.its.power.source.
before.performing.maintenance..
•. Replace.breaker.or.fuse.with.same.amperage.
device..
•. Electrical.appliances.must.be.within.rated.amper-
age.of.boat.circuits..Observe.the.boat.carefully.
while.the.electrical.system.is.being.energized..
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