Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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B
OATING
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AFETY
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ECTION
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1.2.2 Fog
Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surface conditions. You can
judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air
temperature and dew point temperature. If the difference between these
two temperatures is small, fog is likely to develop.
Remember the following guidelines:
• Unless your boat is well equipped with charts and navigational equip-
ment, head for shore at the first sign of fog and wait until conditions
improve. If you have charts on board, take bearings as fog sets in, mark
your position, and continue to log your course and speed.
• Make sure all persons onboard put on their personal flotation devices.
• If your boat has sounding equipment, take soundings regularly and
match them with depths shown on your charts.
• Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout.
• Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop engines and listen for other
fog signals.
• Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.
• If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion, anchor. Listen for
other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell.
1.3 Emergency Procedures
The following is not an exhaustive list of situations which may be encoun-
tered while boating. You should obtain training to handle any emergencies
which may arise.
1.3.1 Fire
Any fire onboard your boat is serious. Explosion is possible. Develop a
fire response plan. Respond immediately.
To help prevent a fire onboard your boat, keep your bilges clean and check
for fuel and gas vapors at regular intervals. Also, DO NOT fit free-hanging
curtains or other fabrics in the vicinity of or above the stove top or other
open flame devices. Do not store any materials or equipment of any kind in
the engine room.