Maintenance - Ventilation Systems; Maintenance - Bulkhead And Deck Integrity; Maintenance - Liquid Drains; Safe Boating Practices - Four winns FREEDOM Owner's Manual

V. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
Boats are equipped with ventilation systems to elimi-
nate gasoline vapors. Blowers and fans may also be
provided for ventilation and to mitigate the migration of
CO into occupied compartments. Attention should be
paid to the following:
1. Keeping ventilation intakes clear of debris
2. Replacing damaged hardware
3. Maintaining the integrity of the ducting material and
its connections
4. Ensuring that position of ducting intake is not ob-
structed or restricted, collapsed, kinked, or crushed
5. Eliminating sags in ducting that can form a water
trap
6. Checking hangers and other supports
7. Ensuring blower/fan is operational
8. Ensuring that airflow is present at discharge
9. Inspecting wiring to equipment
W. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity
1. Seal all visible openings (e.g., cracks, crevices,
holes, including openings around wiring and piping
runs) in bulkheads and decks that separate machin-
ery compartments from occupied compartments.
These openings can permit migration of CO vapors.
2. Check gaskets and sealing surfaces on hatches,
doors, and access panels.
X. Maintenance - Liquid Drains
Sink, shower and condensate drains can be a source of
CO ingress. Ensure that water traps are present and
contain fluid. These traps may be in the form of a double
loop in the drain line or prefabricated p-traps. Any drain
that terminates below the waterline is, by virtue of its
design, sealed against CO intrusion. Some drains that
are below the waterline when boat is underway will be
above the waterline when the boat is at rest. The loca-
tion of drains, relative to the waterline, can be affected
by the dynamics of boat motion (i.e., underway or at
rest).
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SAFE BOATING PRACTICES

NOTICE
YOU are responsible for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers, and the safety of
fellow boaters.
A. Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol consumption and boating do not
mix! Operating under the influence endan-
gers the lives of your passengers and other
boaters. Federal laws prohibit operating a
boat under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while operating a boat.
Like driving a car, driving a boat requires sober, attentive
care. Operating a boat while intoxicated or under the
influence of drugs is not only dangerous, but it is also a
Federal offense carrying a significant penalty. These
laws are vigorously enforced. The use of drugs and al-
cohol, singly or in combination, decreases reaction time,
impedes judgement, impairs vision, and inhibits your
ability to operate a boat.
B. Safe Operation
Safe operation means that you do not misuse your boat
nor do you allow your passengers to do so. Safe opera-
tion means using good judgement at all times. It in-
cludes, without limitation, the following actions:
• Observe all safety signs and warnings both
inside the boat and in the immediate boating
area.
• Become familiar with, and adhere to, the
"Rules of the Road".
• Maintain boat speed at or below the legal
limits. Avoid excessive speed or speeds
not appropriate for operating conditions.
• Be sure at least one other passenger is
familiar with the operation and the safety
aspects of the boat in case of an emergency.
• Load the boat within the limits listed on the
capacity plate. Balance loads bow and stern
and port to starboard.
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