Carbon Monoxide (Co); Co Facts; Factors That Increase The Effects Of Co Poisoning - Bayliner 190 Bowrider Owner's Manual Supplement

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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CO Facts

• CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
• Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
• CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
• CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchored.
• CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
• CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
• Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
• The effects are cumulative. Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning

• Age
• Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
• Consumption of alcohol
• Lung disorders
• Heart problems
• Pregnancy
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DANGER
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Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
extremely dangerous.
ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce
CO as exhaust.
Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick
exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE
or DEATH.
Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving
watercraft can be fatal.
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