Lifesaving Equipment; Impaired Operation; Load Capacity - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

Match speed to water conditions.
Adjust trim and close openings in rough waters.
Reverse engine only when headway slows to prevent following sea from swamping
boat.
Operate boat within maneuvering speed limitations.

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when boating. Boat operators are required to carry one
wearable personal flotation device (Type I, II, III or V) for every person on board. Boats must
also have at least one throw able device (Type IV). Classifications of PFDs are:
Off-Shore Life Jacket (Type I) - most buyoant, it is designed to turn an unconscious
person face up; used in all types of waters where rescue may be slow.
Near-Shore Life Vest (Type II) - "keyhole" vest with flotation-filled head and neck
support is also designed to turn a person face up, but the turning action is not as
pronounced; used in calm, inland waters or where quick rescue is likely.
Flotation Aid (Type III) – vest is designed so conscious wearers can turn face up; often
designed for comfort while engaged in sports such as skiing.
Throw able Devices (Type IV) – horseshoe buoys, ring buoys, and buyoant cushions are
designed to be grasped, not worn.
Special-Use Devices (Type V) – sailboat harnesses, white-water vests, float coats, and
hybrid vests.
When purchasing PFDs, look for a tag saying they are approved by the national boating law.
Children and non-swimmers must wear PDFs at all times when aboard. All passengers and crew
should wear them, since an unworn PDF is often useless in an emergency. The law requires
that PDFs, if worn, must be readily accessible, that is, removed from storage bags and
unbuckled. Throw able devices must be readily available, that is, right at hand. The operator is
responsible for instructing everyone at their location and use.
Size PDFs to the wearer. Children require special attention.
Dry before storage. Test PDF buoyancy at least once a year.

IMPAIRED OPERATION

CONTROL HAZARD - Boating laws prohibit operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. These laws are vigorously enforced.
Give special attention to the effects of alcohol and drugs while boating. No other single factor
causes so many marine accident sand deaths. Wind, waves and sun heighten the effects of
alcohol and drugs, so your reactions may be quickly impaired.

LOAD CAPACITY

ISO international directives require certification plate stating the maximum number of
persons and the maximum weight the boat will handle safely under normal conditions
on boats up to 24 meters (78,7 feet).
Certification plate is attached to the hull near the helm or transom.
Overloading violates regulations. Do not carry more weight or passengers than indicated
on the certification plate.
The number of seats is not necessarily an indication of the number of persons a boat
can carry safely.
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SAFETY