Albemarle 288 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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If you are fishing in an area that is crowded with other fishing
boats, it may be difficult to follow the rules of the road. This
situation can become especially difficult when most boats
are trolling. Being courteous and exercising good common
sense is essential. Avoid trying to assert your right of way
and concentrate on staying clear and preventing tangled or cut
lines and other unpleasant encounters with other boats. Also
keep in mind that fishing line wrapped around a propeller
shaft can damage seals in the engine lower unit.
12.11 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be prepared to react
quickly, particularly when you are offshore. The following
procedures will help you in recovering a person that has fallen
overboard.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man overboard
alarm and have all passengers point to the person in the
water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life jacket
to the person, if possible, and another to use as a marker.
• Keep the person on the driver side of the boat so you can
keep him in sight at all times.
• Make sure to approach the person from the downwind
side and maneuver the boat so the propeller is well clear
of the person in the water.
• Turn off the engines when the person is alongside and
use a ring buoy or a boat cushion with a line attached, a
paddle or boathook to assist him to the boat. Make sure
you don’t hit him with the ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer first aid if
necessary. If the injuries are serious, call for help. Refer
to the Safety Equipment chapter for more information on
first aid and requesting emergency medical assistance.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS.
THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE
SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE
ENGINES ARE RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES
IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO
BOARD. ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
12.12 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with plastic
is illegal anywhere in the marine environment. U.S. Coast
Guard regulations also restrict the dumping of other forms
of garbage. Regional, State, and local restrictions on garbage
discharges also may apply.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and dispose of it
properly on shore. You should make sure your passengers
are aware of the local waste laws and the trash management
procedure on your boat. Refer to the placard mounted on
your boat for more specific information regarding solid waste
disposal.
Federal law requires that vessels of 26 feet or longer must
display in a prominent location, a durable placard at least
4 by 9 inches notifying the crew and passengers of the