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BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1
• Before departing, inform a friend or relative where you intend to cruise and
when you will return so they can tell the U.S. Coast Guard where to look and
the type of boat in case you are delayed. Remember to tell them of your safe
return to prevent false alarms. Do not file a float plan with the U.S. Coast
Guard. They do not have the manpower to monitor all boats.
• Stow all loose gear securely. Fenders and docklines should be stowed
immediately after getting underway.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings
Carver has installed CO detectors on your boat. Have these detectors
professionally calibrated at regular intervals.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas which is
emitted in all engine and generator exhaust. Prolonged exposure to CO
can result in unconsciousness, brain damage and death.
Preventing CO Exposure
To help prevent the accumulation of CO in your boat’s cabin and in enclosed
exterior areas open a forward hatch, porthole or window to allow air to travel
through the boat’s interior.
Have a trained marine technician inspect the boat’s exhaust systems whenever
the boat is in for service or if you notice a change in the sound of an engine or
the generator.
The following chart displays some possible situations where CO may
accumulate. Become familiar with these examples and the suggested precautions
to help prevent a dangerous accident.