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A - 10 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comes responsibility. As the owner or operator of a
pleasure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally)
to use good judgement while underway in providing
for the safety and well-being of your passengers and
other boaters around you.
A common and flagrant violation of good judge m ent
and the law by boaters involves the use of alcohol or
drugs. Each year, about half of all accidents involving
fatalities involve the use of alcohol or drugs.
It is a federal offense to operate a boat while intoxi-
cated. Criminal penal ties may include the termi nation
of operat ing privileges for up to one year. Many states
have passed similar laws.
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the
judgement and reaction time of the boat operator and
his/her passengers. Heed the advice of ex p erts and
statisti c ians: DO NOT drink or use drugs when
operating a boat. NEVER allow an obviously intoxicat-
ed person to take the helm.
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good sense to be mentally alert and physically ca-
pable of operating the boat in a safe manner.
A - 11 CARBON MONOXIDE
CARBON MONOXIDE!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be harmful or fatal
if inhaled. Brain damage or death can result
from prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide.
Keep exhaust outlets clear of blockage. Provide
adequate ventilation. Open hatches, doors, win-
dows and vents to insure adequate ventilation.
Close engine compartment doors and hatches
when engine or generator is running. Avoid op-
erating the boat for extended periods of time at
idle speed, and be sensitive to weather condi-
tions that may prevent CO from dissipating into
the air. Do not stand or swim near engine or
generator exhausts when engines are running.
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jet boat but also, have the
Before operation, make all passengers aware
of the dangers of CO poisoning, its symptoms,
possible places of accumulation and treatment.
Carbon monoxide accumulation is affected by many
variables (e.g., boat geometry, hatch, window and
door open ing, ventilation openings, proximity to other
structures, swim platforms, canvas enclosures, loca-
tion of exhaust outlets, vessel attitude, wind direction,
vessel speed, boat systems maintenance, etc.) The
technical infor mation included in this section is to
inform the boat owner of possible cause and effects
of carbon monoxide exposure. This information has
been reprinted with permission from the American
Boat and Yacht Council's (ABYC) technical informa-
tion report: "Educa tional Information About Carbon
Monox ide". This information pertains to all gasoline-
powered boats manufactured by Scarab.
NOTICE
The boat owner should be aware that other
factors may contribute to carbon monoxide ac-
cumulation. The most com mon ones are listed
in this section. If a person is exhibiting carbon
monoxide-type symptoms (Refer to B-2E
Symp toms), be sure to take the neces sary pre
cau tions as prescribed later in this sec tion.
NOTICE
Boats fueled by diesel have limited carbon
monoxide present in the exhaust in comparison
to gasoline engine exhaust. However, the boat
owner should still be aware of the causes and
effects of carbon monoxide which may occur in
different boating situations.
A. Properties and Characteristics
of Carbon Monoxide
1. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and
tasteless gas. It is commonly referred to as CO.
2. Its weight is about the same as air so it can not be
expected to rise or fall like some other gases, but
will distribute itself throughout the space.
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