Navigation Lights; Additional Recommended Equipment; Carbon Monoxide - Four winns 378 Vista Owner's Manual

Figure B6: Dual Trumpet Horn
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 re-
quired 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 Charts
Second anchor & line
Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
Emergency supply of drinking water and food.
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Tools
Spark plug wrench Hammer
Jackknife Pliers
Adjustable wrench Lubricating oil
Duct tape
Spare Parts
Extra bulbs Spare prop
Extra drain plug Spark plugs
Extra prop nut/washer
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Foul weather gear
Loran or Global Positioning System navigation equipment
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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. Pro-
vide adequate ventilation. Open hatches,
doors, windows and vents to insure adequate
ventilation. Close engine compartment doors
and hatches when engine or generator is run-
ning. 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 en-
gines are running.
Carbon monoxide accumulation is affected by many
variables (e.g., boat geometry, hatch, window and door
opening, ventilation openings, proximity to other struc-
tures, swim platforms, canvas enclosures, location of
exhaust outlets, vessel attitude, wind direction, vessel
speed, boat systems maintenance, etc.) The technical
information included in this section is to inform the boat
owner of possible cause and effects of carbon monox-
ide exposure. This information has been reprinted with
permission from the American Boat and Yacht Council's
(ABYC) technical information report: "Educational In-
Tow line
formation About Carbon Monoxide". This information
Compass
pertains to all gasoline powered boats manufactured by
First aid kit
EPIRB*
Four Winns.
The boat owner should be aware that other fac-
tors may contribute to carbon monoxide accu-
mulation. The most common ones are listed in
this section. If a person is exhibiting carbon
Screwdriver
monoxide-type symptoms (Refer to B-2E Symp-
Electrical tape
toms), be sure to take the necessary precau-
Prop wrench
tions as prescribed later in this section.
Extra fuses
Spare wire
Gear For Extended Cruises
Parallel rulers
Carbon Monoxide!
NOTICE
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