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Nautique Sport Sec 1.qxd
Navigation markers serve as a means of identifying navigable
routes, and indicate water hazards. Boaters should become familiar
with navigation markers and stay within marked boundaries and
clear of hazards.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas
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produced by all engines and fuel burning appliances. Even
with the best boat design and construction, plus the
utmost care in inspection, operation, and maintenance, hazardous
levels of CO may still be present in accommodation spaces under
certain conditions.
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DANGER
gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and extremely
dangerous. All engines and fuel burning appliances
produce CO as exhaust as a byproduct of combustion.
Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN
DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of exposure to CO include
nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
Have a suspected CO victim deeply breathe fresh air and
immediately seek medical attention.
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Boating Safety
Swim Area Warning Buoy
EXTREME HAZARD – Carbon monoxide
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