Owner’s manual – ESQUIRE 35
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7.4 Life jackets
A life jacket can save your life, but only if you wear it.
Always wear lifejackets when the craft is underway.
Keep jackets in a directly accessible place, not in a
closed compartment or stored under other gear. In
addition, throw able flotation devices must be
immediately available for use.
IMPORTANT
Do not wear a life jacket inside closed
compartments inside of the boat!
Inform all passengers and crew members of the location of safety equipment, man
over board recovery equipment and the location of the
ladder.
Check the condition of the life jackets regularly. Try on
life jackets before heading out on the water and make
adjustments for a comfortable fit. Read the label on
the life jacket and follow the instructions exactly.
7.5 Life raft
If regulations require you to carry a life raft, always
stow the life raft in its intended location, in a canister
or valise to protect it from the elements.
The designated storage area for a life raft is in the
cockpit. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for deployments and maintenance.
7.6 Fire fighting equipment
Approved fire fighting equipment is required on most
boats. Keep all fire fighting equipment readily
accessible. All passengers or crew members should
know the location and operating procedure of all fire
fighting equipment/systems.
The locations on Esquire are:
•
Foam Fire Extinguisher Aft cabin port side cupboard.
•
Automatic extinguisher in the engine compartment
•
Fire blanket in galley sink cupboard.
WARNING
Failure use life jackets in an
emergency can cause death or
serious injury. Make sure the
boat is equipped with the
proper number and type of life
jackets.
DANGER
Never open the engine room
hatches when a fire is
detected.
DANGER
NEVER:
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Stow combustible material in
the engine space.
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Modify any of the craft’s
systems.
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Smoke while handling fuel.
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Obstruct portable fire
extinguishers stowed in
lockers.
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Obstruct safety controls, fuel
valves, switches etc.
