Collision; Fire - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

ately. Keep your required Type IV PFD accessible
at all times for such an emergency.
Have a passenger do nothing but watch the per-
son. Do not go into the water to help the victim.
One person in the water is enough trouble.
and waves. When the person is alongside, put the
engine in neutral and throw them a Type IV PFD
with a line attached or extend a paddle or boat
C. Collision
condition of all passengers aboard, then inspect your
boat to determine the extent of damage.
1. Make sure all persons aboard are wearing their
PFDs.
2. If you need help and your boat has a ship-to-shore
Channel 16) or other rescue authorities immedi-
ately.
3. Prepare to assist the other vessel unless your pas-
4. If the bow of the other boat penetrated your boat's
hull, prepare to block the opening once the boats
are separated.
5. Shore up the hole with a spare PFD or bunk
cushion from your boat.
6. While blocking the hole, trim the boat so that the
hole is out of the water.
D. Fire
serious emergency. You must work quickly to imple-
stop the engine.
Boating Safety & Information - Section A
1. Make sure all persons aboard are wearing their
PFDs.
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partment, turn off the bilge blower. Do not open
the engine compartment. This feeds oxygen to
signal and call for help if equipped with a ship-to-
shore radio.
4. All persons aboard should jump overboard and
IMPORTANT: All persons aboard should know the
Guidelines
systems.
ers in a overboard vented locker sealed from the
interior of the boat.
around urethane foam.
before performing maintenance.
device.
age of boat circuits. Observe the boat carefully
- while the electrical system is being energized.
the boats electrical system.
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