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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................9
BOATING SAFETY & INFORMATION .............................................................................................................10
SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................................................................................. 10
CAPACITY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS............................................................................ 12
ADDITIONAL LABELS & STICKERS........................................................................................... 17
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 17
COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................... 17
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................18
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ..........................................................................................18
C. PFD Types ..............................................................................................................................18
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................19
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................19
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................20
G. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................20
H. Navigation Lights .....................................................................................................................20
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Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................21
PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 21
RULES OF THE ROAD ............................................................................................................... 21
LIGHTNING ................................................................................................................................. 21
A - 10 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ............................................................................................................. 22
A - 11 CARBON MONOXIDE ...................................................................................................................22
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide ................................................................22
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................23
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide .......................................................................23
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................23
E. Symp toms ...............................................................................................................................23
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action) ......................23
G. Inspection ................................................................................................................................24
H. Operation ................................................................................................................................24
I. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces ........................................................................24
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side ...................................................................................24
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) ........................................................................................25
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform ....................................................................26
N. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................26
O. Running of Engine(s) in Idle ....................................................................................................26
P. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................26
Q. Portable Generator Sets ..........................................................................................................26
R. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................26
S. Maintenance - External Conditions ..........................................................................................27
T. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................27
U. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................27
V. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ...........................................................................28
W. Maintenance - Liquid Drains ....................................................................................................28
SAFE BOATING PRACTICES .......................................................................................................28
A. Drugs and Alcohol ...................................................................................................................28
B. Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................28
C. Passenger Safety ....................................................................................................................28
D. Jet Nozzle & Intakes Grates ....................................................................................................29
E. First Aid ...................................................................................................................................29
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................29
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