Safe Boating Recommendations - Mercury Ocean Runner 290 Owner's Manual

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, a running engine may be exposed to a
hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
1. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary:
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a - Operating the engine when the boat is moored in a
confined space
b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine
operating
2. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:
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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)

Safe Boating Recommendations

To safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and
all other governmental boating regulations and restrictions and
consider the following suggestions.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways.
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