Dangerous Weather; Engine Or Boat System Failure; Accidents, Collisions And Giving Assistance; Towing On The Water - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

Section 5

DANGEROUS WEATHER

Take special precautions when encountering or operating in dangerous or
hazardous weather conditions.
For additional information, see Severe Weather on page 6-1.

ENGINE OR BOAT SYSTEM FAILURE

In the event of an engine or boat system failure and when not in immediate
danger, try to troubleshoot or identify the problem before calling for assistance.
For additional information, see Troubleshooting on page 13-1.
ACCIDENTS, COLLISIONS AND GIVING
ASSISTANCE
A collision or accident may occur when you least expect it. Formulate a course of
action in advance in case of a collision or accident. Keep in mind the following
guidelines:
• If an accident or collision occurs involving your boat, locate all passengers first
and verify and secure their safety. Check for injuries and provide all passengers
with a flotation device.
• Once you have determined that your passengers are not in danger, provide
assistance to passengers on the other boat.
• Immediately call for help and then assess the damage to the boats. Render
necessary assistance to prevent further damage or personal injury.
The USCG requires the owner/operator of a boat involved in an accident to report
the incident immediately to the proper marine law enforcement agency for the
state in which the accident occurred.
If you witness or are aware of an accident or collision while boating, you must
report it immediately and provide assistance.
If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble, you must assume it is a
real emergency and render assistance immediately. Once you have determined
that a real emergency exists, call for help immediately and then provide
assistance to all passengers to ensure their safety.

TOWING ON THE WATER

If you encounter a situation where you are asked to tow or be towed for any
reason, assess the situation and try to contact a professional towing service or
other emergency assistance first. When encountering a boat in distress, always
offer emergency or safety assistance and/or call for assistance for the distressed
parties if necessary. Towing or being towed presents an increased risk of personal
injury and boat damage.
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