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Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not be
confused with seasickness or intoxication, include headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea.
Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation.
Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient concentration can
lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death.
GOOD VENTILATION
Ventilate passenger area, open side curtains, or forward hatches to remove
fumes.
POOR VENTILATION
Under certain running and/or wind 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 enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near
a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon
monoxide.
WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY
a
a -
Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space.
b -
Mooring close to another boat that has its engine running.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Example of desired air flow through the boat.
WARNING
b
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