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Report accidents. Boat operators are required by law to file a boating accident report with their state boating law
enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if 1)
there is loss of life or probable loss of life, 2) there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, 3) there is
damage to boats or other property where the damage value exceeds US $500.00 or 4) there is complete loss of the boat.
Seek further assistance from local law enforcement.
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines including the outboards, sterndrives and
inboard engines that propel boats, as well as the generators that power various boat accessories. Carbon monoxide is a deadly
gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which should not be confused with seasickness or intoxication, include
headache, dizziness, drowsiness and nausea.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death. Keep the boat well ventilated while at rest
or underway and avoid prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide.
Good Ventilation
Ventilate the passenger area, open the side curtains or forward hatches to remove fumes.
1.
Example of desired air flow through the boat.
Poor Ventilation
Under certain conditions, permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in
carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat.
Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an open area of a stationary boat that
contains or is near an operating engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
1.
Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is stationary:
a
2.
Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is moving:
a
Important Operation Information
Launching
IMPORTANT: Install the bilge drain plug before launching the boat.
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements
IMPORTANT: Damage caused by incorrect application or failure to operate the power package within the specified operating
parameters will not be covered by the Mercury Marine Limited Warranty.
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Section 3 - On the Water
a -
Operating the engine when
the boat is moored in a
confined space
b -
Mooring close to another
boat with its engine operating
a -
Operating the boat with the
trim angle of the bow too high
b -
Operating the boat with no
forward hatches open (station
wagon effect)
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