Weather - Glastron Boats User Manual

1. Prompt all persons aboard to put on their PFD (person-
al flotation device).
2. If the fire is small, attempt to put it out with your fire
extinguisher. If the fire is in the engine compartment,
turn off the bilge blower. Do Not open the engine com-
partment. This feeds oxygen to the fire and flashback
could occur.
3. If the fire gets out of control, execute a distress signal,
and call for help if equipped with a ship-to-shore radio.
4. All persons aboard should jump overboard and swim a
safe distance away from the flames.
Guidelines for Fire Prevention
• Check the bilge for fuel leaks
• Check cleaning products for flammability
• Ventilate when cleaning or painting
• Disconnect electrical system from power source when
performing any type of maintenance
• Use extra caution when using exposed flame around
urethane foam
• Extinguish smoking materials carefully
• Ensure ventilation systems are not obstructed
• Use only approved marine cooking and heating systems
• Open flames demand constant attention
• Keep flammable materials in approved containers
• Replace circuit breaker fuse with one of the same amperage
• Electrical appliances must be within rated amperage of
boat circuits
• A qualified marine electrician should service the electrical
system
IMPORTANT: All persons aboard should know the loca-
tion and proper operation of the fire extinguishers.

WEATHER

Storms rarely appear without considerable advance notice.
Accurate weather information from meteorological obser-
vation and reporting stations is available. Weather bureaus
are known to have failures in their predictions or informa-
tion gathering equipment. There is no substitute for a
strong understanding of what action to take when the
weather takes a turn for the worst. Many cruiser clubs fly
weather signals. You should learn to recognize these sig-
nals, and monitor your local weather forecasts before
leaving port.
Storms
The present and forecasted weather conditions are of pri-
mary consideration, but a threat of possible storms should
always be a concern. Observance of the following informa-
tion will help in your safety afloat if storms do occur:
• Keep a watch on the horizon for approaching storm
indicators.
• Turn radio ON. Dial in local weather station and moni-
tor forecast.
• The best possible situation is to return to a safe port if
time allows.
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