Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Manual

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235 Conquest
Section 1 • Safety
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Even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water
and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both.
The bouyancy provided by a personal flotation device
(PFD) will allow the person who has fallen overboard
to remain afloat with far less effort and body heat
loss, extending survival time necessary to find and
retrieve them.
One (1) wearable personal flotation device (PFD,
Type I, II, III or V) for every person onboard and at
least one (1) throwable device, (Type IV).
The law requires that PFD’s must be readily
accessible, if not worn. “Readily Accessible” means
removed from storage bags and unbuckled.
Children
and non-swimmers must wear PFD’s at all times
when aboard.
PFD Classifications
Listed below are the several different types of PFD’s,
each life jacket has different purposes, choose one
that will suit your purpose.
Type I , Off-shore Life Jacket is
considered the most bouyant, it
is designed to turn an unconscious
person face up. Use in all types
of waters where rescue may be
slow, particularly in cold or rough
water conditions.
Type II , Near-shore Life Vest,
“keyhole” vest with flotation
filled head and neck support is
also designed to turn a person
face up, but the turning action is
not as pronounced. Use in calm
inland waters or where quick
rescue is likely.
Lifesaving Equipment
PFD Requirement
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Fig. 1.5.1
Carbon Monoxide Detector
The Carbon Monoxide Detector located on the
starboard aft bulkhead of the cabin monitors the cabin
and will sound an alarm when dangerous levels of
CO are detected. The detector is very sensitive and
will notify you before dangerous amounts of Carbon
Monoxide can accumulate which will allow you to
take measures to dissipate the gas from the affected
areas. Follow all recommendations regarding this
section to keep yourself safe from Carbon Monoxide.
To minimize the danger of Carbon Monoxide
accumulation when the Engine(s) and/or Generator(s)
are running (or by use of fuel burning equipment.):
• Be sure to have sufficient ventilation when
using canvas cabin enclosures when underway,
anchored, moored or docked.
• Open all forward hatches, portlights and leave
cabin door open.
• Operate all fuel burning appliances, such as
charcoal, propane, LPG, CNG or alcohol
cooking devices in areas where fresh air can
circulate.
• Do not idle the engine(s) without moving the boat
for more than 15 minutes at a time.
• Inspect the exhaust system regularly.
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DANGER
Even in rainy cold weather, ventilation must be
maintained to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
You will get wet and/or cold.
HORN
POWER
INDICATOR LIGHT
ALARM
INDICATOR LIGHT
TEST/SILENCE
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