Carver 56 Voyager SE, Owner'S Manual

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B
OATING
S
AFETY
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ECTION
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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.
1.3.7 Medical Emergency
No one should act as a doctor if they are not properly 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.
1.3.8 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.
1.3.9 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 establish-
ing contact on channel 16, change your frequency to channel 22.
More information on radio communications can be found in Chapman’s
Piloting .
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