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ing in the ears, tightness across the chest, headaches,
drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, col-
lapse and convulsions. CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING IS OFTENTIMES CONFUSED WITH
SEASICKNESS.
Outboard motors exhaust carbon monoxide, do not
stand or swim near the motor when the engine is idling.
Outboard powered open boats present a lower risk of
exposure to endangerous levels of carbon monoxide
from their own motors because natural ventilation dis-
sipates the majority of the engine exhaust. However,
engine or generator exhaust form other boats docked or
anchored nearby can emit poisonous carbon monoxide
gas and endanger people in the vicinity. Be alert for
exhaust from other boats alongside your boat, and
monitor people around you for symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning. If you suspect carbon monoxide
poisoning, evacuate the area and move the victim to
fresh air. Get medical help immediately.
WEATHER
Storms rarely appear without considerable advance
notice. Accurate weather information from meteoro-
logical observation and reporting stations is available.
Weather bureaus are known to have failures in their
predictions or information gathering equipment. There
is no substitute for a strong understanding of what
action to take when the weather takes a turn for the
worst. Many marinas fly weather signals. You should
learn to recognize these signals, and monitor your local
weather forecasts before leaving port.
Storms
The present and forecasted weather conditions are of
primary consideration, but a threat of possible storms
should always be a concern. Observance of the fol-
lowing information will help in your safety afloat if
storms do occur:
> Keep a watch on the horizon for approaching
storm indicators.
> Turn radio "ON". Dial in local weather station
and monitor for forecast.
> The best possible situation is to return to a safe
port if time allows.
> Close and secure all portals and hatches. Stow all
loose gear below deck and tie-down any gear
required to remain on deck.
> Reduce speed as the seas build. Prompt all per-
sons aboard to put on their PDF (personal flota-
tion devices).
> Place a sea anchor out over the bow to maintain
the boat's bow into the seas. If there is no anchor
on board use a canvas bucket or any object that
will offer resistance against the flow of the cur-
rent.
> Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat)
should be 18 inches diagonally and placed 12
feet above waterline.
Fog
Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surface
conditions. You can judge the likelihood of fog forma-
tion by periodically measuring the air temperature and
dew point temperature. If the spread (difference)
between these two temperatures is small you likely will
incur a fog situation. Remember the following guide-
lines:
> As fog sets in take bearings and mark your posi-
tion on the chart while continuing to log your
course and speed.
> Prompt all persons aboard to put on their PDF
(personal flotation devices).
> If equipped with sounding equipment, you
should take soundings and match them with
soundings on your charts.
> Station a person forward on the boat as you look-
out.
> Reduce your speed. From time to time stop
engine and listen for the fog signals.
> Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn
other boaters.
> If there is any doubt in continuing boat move-
ments, anchor. Listen for other fog signals while
continuing to sound the foghorn or bell.
BOATING ACCIDENTS
All boating accidents must be reported to the proper
authorities in the state, which the accident occurred. If
someone dies or disappears as a result of the recre-
ational boating accident, it must be reported immedi-
ately, with a formal report being made within 48 hours.
If there is damage of more than $500, or if the boat is
completely lost, a formal repot must be made within 10
days.
A "Boating Accident Report" form is located in the
back of this manual, and if you need additional infor-
mation you may obtain it by calling the Boating Safety
Hotline, (800) 368-5647.
If a serious collision occurs you should first check the
condition of all passengers aboard, then inspect your
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