Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment; Carbon Monoxide - Baja Sportfish 250 Owner's Manual

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The following equipment is the minimum required by the
U.S. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters]
in length.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): One Coast guard
approved Type I, II or III device is mandatory for each
person aboard. One throwable Type IV device is also
required to be on board. a Type V device is acceptable
if worn for approved use. See Page 1.4 for a description
of these PfD classifications. Always wear a PFD when
boating.
NOTICE
PFD REQUIREMENTS DIFFER
Depending on the state or country of operation
the operator of a vessel may be fined for failure
to comply with local or national rules regarding
PFD usage.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable: If no fixed fire extinguishing
system is installed in the engine and generator spaces,
the U.S. Coast guard requires one (1) Type B1 fire
extinguisher be on board. The american Boat and yacht
Council (aByC) recommends that you have two (2) Type
ABC fire extinguishers on board. One is to be located
at the helm station and the other in the cabin, near the
cockpit door.
Whistle, Horn: you must have on board some means
of making a loud sound signal, for example, whistle or
horn.
Visual Distress Signals: If you operate your boat in
coastal waters or on the great lakes, you must have
visual distress signals for day and night use on board. at
least three (3) U.S. Coast guard approved pyrotechnic
devices, marked with date showing service life, must be
carried, be readily accessible, in serviceable condition,
and not expired. Store pyrotechnic signals in a well-
marked waterproof container in a dry location.
Other: your Baja boat is equipped with the required
navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation
systems.
Additional equipment may be required by your state.
Consult your state boating law enforcement agency
for information.
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In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate
through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness,
ears ringing, headaches, nausea, and unconsciousness.
get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
a poisoning victim's skin often turns cherry red. Because
carbon monoxide gas (CO) is odorless, colorless and
tasteless, it is unlikely to be noticed until a person is
overcome.
Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be
present if:
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figure 1.3.1 gives examples of boat operating conditions
that can lead to high concentrations of carbon monoxide
gas.
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Fumes from engines, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain odorless,
colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator or
burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored or
docked.
DANGER
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DANGER
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Sleeping on boat requires an operating Carbon Monoxide
detection system in each sleeping location.
there is an exhaust leak
a nearby vessel's engine is running
insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are
present
fumes move from the rear of the boat into the cockpit
and cabin area
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