Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30, Owner'S Manual

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4.9 Emergencies
Rendering Assistance
All boaters have a legal obligation to help other
boaters who are in distress, as long as rendering
assistance does not endanger you, your passengers
or your boat.
The key to successfully managing an on board
emergency is to understand the situation and
communicate it clearly to the crew, authorities, and
other vessels. A functioning marine radio is the most
powerful tool a boater has to deal with emergency
situations. VHF channel 16 is reserved for urgency
and distress communication.
Distress calls consist of the word “Mayday” spoken
three times followed by: “This is motorvessel (name
of boat)” spoken three times. The remaining
broadcast should include the nature of the
emergency and vessel’s position. Remember to
speak slowly and clearly.
Mayday calls are appropriate in any situation that
could result in loss of life or imperils your vessel. A
partial list would include: fire, major medical
emergencies, grounding, flooding, sinking, etc.
Addressing the myriad of potential emergencies
encountered at sea is clearly beyond the scope of
this manual. Back Cove Yachts encourages each
captain and crew to be well informed, cautious
boaters. Contact your state or federal boating
authority for recommendations regarding the handling
of specific emergencies.
A rotating propeller will cause serious injury or
death. Always know what or who is in the water
around your boat.
4.10 Safety Contacts
The U.S. Coast Guard publishes many pamphlets on
safety and other information not covered in this book.
Contact your local Coast Guard unit or call the toll-
free safety hotlines below for information.
•
U.S. Coast Guard 1-800-368-5647
•
Canadian Coast Guard 1-800-267-6687
In other countries, ask your marine dealer for
information on how to contact the national boating
law enforcement agency.
4.11 California Health and Safety Code
The warning below applies to Back Cove’s sold in the
State of California in accordance with California
Heath & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13:
A wide variety of components used on this vessel
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
- Engine and generator exhaust
- Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids
such as coolants and oil, especially used motor
oil
- Cooking fuels
- Cleaners, paints, and substances used for
vessel repair
- Waste materials that result from wear of vessel
components
- Lead from battery terminals and from other
sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
- Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking
fuel exhaust fumes.
4.12 No Wake Operation
Power boat wakes can endanger people, other
vessels and shore side property. Every Captain is
responsible for injury and damage caused by their
vessel’s wake. Take great care in confined areas
such as channels or marinas. Observe “no wake”
warnings.
Reduce speed in congested waterway.
Be alert for No Wake markers.