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Emergencies
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Fire – There are three ABC rated fire extinguishers onboard. They are located (a) forward cabin
port side on the aft bulkhead behind the door (b) by your feet if you are standing at companion
way just under the stairs (c) aft port cabin port side, above hanging locker. All are ABC fire
extinguishers. If you have a fire at the stove turn off the gas solenoid switch at the electrical
panel. If there is an engine fire use the extinguisher port in the port aft cabin engine
compartment.
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Hitting a Log or Running Aground – In case of a log hit or running aground, immediately check
for leaks in the bilge and then check for cracks in the fore and aft sections of the bilge where
the keel attaches to the hull. Also check all keel bolts. Once you are sure no water is entering
the hull contact San Juan Sailing at 800-677-7245 and proceed to the nearest harbor and have
a professional diver check the hull, keel, prop, and rudder before proceeding.
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Leaks – Make sure the bilge pumps are running. Then determine the source of the water,
check the prop shaft first and then the through-hulls. You cannot get to the shaft seal easily
since the wall between the aft cabins needs to be removed first, but you should be able see
water flowing at the back of the engine if the seal is broken. There is a diagram showing the
location of the through hulls in the notebook. Get the crew on deck and into life jackets.
