Fire; Equipment - Pro-Line Boats 2008 23 Sport Owner's Manual

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Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat.
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Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times. Run exhaust blowers
whenever the generator is operating.
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Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone
away from these areas.
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Never sit, teak surf or hang on the back deck or swim platform while the engines are
running. (Teak Surfing is a new and dangerous boating fad that involves an individual
holding on to the "teak" swim platform of a vessel while a wake builds up then lets go to
body surf on the wave created by the boat; hence the term - Teak Surfing.) Teak surfing
is never a safe activity.
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Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located unless the
area has been properly ventilated.
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Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if you smell exhaust
fumes, CO is also present. Take immediate action to dissipate these fumes.
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Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air
immediately. Seek medical attention unless you are sure it is not CO.
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Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace
alarms as recommended by the alarm manufacturer.
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Get a Vessel Safety Check. A VSC is a free bow-to-stern safety examination.

Fire

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Be aware of and avoid conditions that can lead to accidental fire.
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Guard against and watch for fuel spills and leaks.
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Inspect wiring for damage or exposure that could lead to short circuits or arcing.
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Make sure those who smoke are careful to avoid accidental fire ignition.
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Do not allow smoking while fueling.
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Keep a USCG approved fire extinguisher on board at all times.
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Inspect the fire extinguisher regularly, learn how to use it properly and instruct others as
well.
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Use water to fight a fire as a last resort after making arrangements to abandon the boat if
a fire should get out of control.
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Keep the following in mind if a fire is burning out of control and you must abandon the
boat:
Abandon the boat into the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel.
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Wear a PFD unless you must swim under burning fuel.
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If swimming under burning fuel, throw a PFD outside of the burning area
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and swim under the burning fuel to it.

Equipment

USCG regulations require that you have the following Coast Guard approved equipment onboard while
operating your boat:
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Fire extinguisher(s)
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Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each occupant
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One throwable PFD
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Sound signal device
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Navigational lights if operated at night
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Sight signal device approved for day and night use when in coastal waters or the great
lakes
In addition, here is a list of suggested equipment you should have aboard your Pro-Line:
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