Carver C43 Owner's Manual page 24

iF SoMeone FALLS oVeRBoARD
If someone falls into the water unexpectedly, every second counts toward preventing injury or death.
At the first sign that someone has fallen overboard, loudly yell "Man overboard!" and state the position of the person in
relation to the boat. For example, "Man overboard – port!" Assign one person to keep the victim in sight at all times.
Immediately set the engine throttle(s) at idle and place the gear controls in the NEUTRAL position.
Throw a Type IV life jacket to the victim immediately if the life jacket will be within reach of the victim. If the victim is too
far away to throw a life jacket to, navigate back and throw the life jacket from a safe distance. If a Type IV life jacket is not
readily available, any life jacket or floating device will suffice.
Carefully navigate back to the victim, staying at a safe distance and position to safely retrieve the victim.
Use the boarding ladder located on the transom swim platform to bring the passenger(s) safely back onboard without
swamping or capsizing the yacht.
oPeRAtinG tHe BoARDinG LADDeR
1. Remove the anchor pin from the bracket by pushing the rungs forward, and then lift the rungs up. Pull the rungs
and the entire operable portion of the boarding ladder toward you.
2. Pull the operable portion of the boarding ladder out and away from the boat until the outer set cylinder relocates
from the back to the front of the stationary bracket attached to the swim platform.
3. Pull the rungs outward and away from the boat to extend the ladder into the water.
4. Fully extend the boarding ladder and place the set cylinder fully forward before safely climbing the ladder.
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