Table Of Contents - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................8
BOATING SAFETY & INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................9
A - 1 SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................................................................................... 9
A - 2 CAPACITY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS............................................................................ 11
A - 3 ADDITIONAL LABELS & STICKERS........................................................................................... 15
A - 4 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 15
A - 5 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................... 15
A - 6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 15
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................16
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ..........................................................................................16
C. PFD Types ..............................................................................................................................16
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................17
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................17
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................18
G. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................18
H. Navigation Lights .....................................................................................................................18
I. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................19
A - 7 PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 19
A - 8 RULES OF THE ROAD ............................................................................................................... 19
A - 9 LIGHTNING ................................................................................................................................. 19
A - 10 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ............................................................................................................. 20
A - 11 CARBON MONOXIDE ...................................................................................................................20
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide ................................................................20
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................21
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide .......................................................................21
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................21
E. Symp toms ...............................................................................................................................21
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action) ......................21
G. Inspection ................................................................................................................................22
H. Operation ................................................................................................................................22
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side ...................................................................................22
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) ........................................................................................23
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform ....................................................................24
N. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................24
O. Running of Engine(s) in Idle ....................................................................................................24
P. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................24
Q. Portable Generator Sets ..........................................................................................................24
R. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................24
S. Maintenance - External Conditions ..........................................................................................25
T. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................25
U. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................25
V. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ...........................................................................26
W. Maintenance - Liquid Drains ....................................................................................................26
A - 12 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES .......................................................................................................26
A. Drugs and Alcohol ...................................................................................................................26
B. Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................26
C. Passenger Safety ....................................................................................................................26
D. Jet Nozzle & Intakes Grates ....................................................................................................27
E. First Aid ...................................................................................................................................27
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................27
G. Voluntary Inspections ..............................................................................................................27

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