Cobalt Digital Inc CS22, Owner'S Manual

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COBALT
CS22
BOWRIDER
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PFDs are intended to help save lives. The operator
should set an example by wearing a PFD whenever
boating. It is especially important that children and
non-swimmers wear a PFD at all times.
Make certain all passengers know how to put on
and properly adjust their PFDs. Also, selecting the
proper type PFD for your kind of outing helps
ensure your time on the water can be the safest
possible. At the beginning of each season, check
PFDs for damage and test for proper flotation.
Refer to the PFD manufacturer’s information.
Audible/Visual Distress Signals
A distress call is transmitted on VHF/FM radio
channel 16 (156.800 MHz) or 2182 kHz (SSB).
Know your audible signals:
• For emergency, the call sign is “Mayday.”
• For an urgent situation, the call sign is
“Pan-Pan.”
• For navigational safety and weather warnings,
the call sign is “Security.”
Repeat the call sign three times. Immediately react
to a distress call. Assist, if possible, using an
emergency frequency. Otherwise, continue to
monitor the situation until help has arrived.
If you are required to carry distress signals, you
must have three USCG-approved pyrotechnic
devices. Be sure they are in serviceable condition,
not exceeding the expiration date and stored in a
cool, dry location in a waterproof container.
Sea Anchors
You should have a separate sea anchor onboard to
slow drifting. In heavy seas, a sea anchor is set
from the bow to control the boat’s behavior. The
sea anchor holds the bow to the sea and a slow
drift.
Radar Reflectors
Radar reflectors allow you to be seen by other
vessels’ radar within your area. Mount the reflector
as high as possible on the radar arch.
NOTICE:
• A Type V PFD must be worn to
be counted toward the
minimum carriage
requirements.
• Special PFDs are available for
skiing and other water sports.
These PFDs are constructed
with materials suitable for high
impact falls.
TYPE V HYBRID PFD
MUST BE WORN
WHEN UNDERWAY
KC-0043C
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
SIGNAL (HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
O
S
S
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE NIGHT ONLY
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
COB_0031_A
USE
DAY
ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
RED METEOR FLARE
USE DAY ONLY
USE DAY ONLY