Carver 356 2004, Owner'S Manual

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10
B
OATING
S
AFETY
3307 6/02
S
ECTION
1
If a person falls overboard, hypothermia may be an
immediate concern. Hypothermia occurs when a
person’s body loses heat faster than the body can replace
it. If not rescued, the person will become exhausted or
likely drown. In general, the colder the water, the faster
body heat is lost. Personal flotation devices increase
survival time because they provide insulation.
W
ATER
S
URVIVAL
C
HART
Water
Temp. (°F)
32.5
32.5-40
40-50
50-60
60-70
70-80
Over 80
Exhaustion
Unconsciousness
Under 15 min.
15-30 min.
30-60 min.
1-2 hr.
2-7 hr.
3-12 hr.
Indefinite
Expected Time
of Survival
Under 45 min.
30-90 min.
1-3 hr.
1-6 hr.
2-40 hr.
3 hr.- Indefinite
Indefinite
Medical Emergency
No one should act as a doctor if they are not prop-
erly trained and educated. Someone onboard your
boat should know first aid. First aid training is available
through your local Red Cross. Keep a fully stocked first
aid kit onboard your boat at all times.
Equipment Failure
Steering, propulsion or control failure can be prevented
by having your boat maintained correctly and checked
periodically. If systems onboard your boat do fail, radio
for help or signal with flags and wait until help arrives.
Radio Communication
You are responsible for obtaining a radio operator’s
permit and knowing and following proper rules and
procedures. Private boats are not required to have their
radio on at all times; however, if your radio is on, it
should be tuned to channel 16 unless it is being actively
used. Channel 16 is the frequency for emergency calls or
initial calls between boats. After establishing contact on
channel 16, change your frequency to channel 22.