Boston Whaler 37 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Safety Section 1
1-5
F ires
Most marine fires result from spilled fuel or oil
accumulating in the bilge. Careful use of on board fire
e tinguishers should control small fires.
Direct the fire e tinguisher output toward the base of
the ames in a sweeping motion. Check carefully and
verify that the fire has been e tinguished. Evaluate the
damage and get assistance immediately.
Larger fires involving the boat’s fuel tank might result
in explosion and co mplete destruct ion of the boat.
ormulate a fire plan in advance that will help you decide
if you can fight the fire or if you should abandon the boat.
asoline and other ammable liquids oat on
water. If you ab andon the b oat, swim up wind or
up current from the b oat to avoid b urning fuels
that might sp read on the surface of the water.
Severe Weather
Take these general safety preca utions if you must
operate your boat in severe weather co nditions:
•
Review the co ndition and operation of all safety
and co mmunica tion gear
• Have everyone wear personal oatation devices
•
Use your ignition shutoff cl ip and lanyard
•
S tow loose gear and lash down eq uipment
•
Close all hatch es, doors, and windows
•
Install the dive door, if eq uipped
•
Reduce boat speed
•
P eriodica lly report your loca tion and situation by
radio
•
M onitor marine weather advisories
WARNING