Four winns 328 Vista, Owner'S Manual

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Section B
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Figure B6: Dual Trumpet Horn
The following are standard whistle signals:
• One Prolonged Blast Warning Signal
• One Short Blast Pass on my Port Side
• Two Short Blasts Pass on my Starboard Side
• Three Short Blasts Engines in Reverse
• Five or More Blasts Danger Signal
I. Navigation Lights
Navigation lights are intended to keep other vessels
informed of your presence and course. If you are out
on the water between sunset and sunrise, you are re-
quired to display appropriate navigation lights.
J. Additional Recommended Equipment
Four Winns recommends that you acquire additional
equipment for safe, enjoyable cruising. This list, which
is not all inclusive, includes items you should consider
acquiring.
Basic Gear
Flashlight Spare batteries Tow line
Oar, paddle Mooring lines Compass
Dock fenders Distress signals First aid kit
Boat hook VHF radio EPIRB*
Sunscreen Extra warm clothing Charts
Second anchor & line
Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
Emergency supply of drinking water and food.
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Tools
Spark plug wrench Hammer Screwdriver
Jackknife Pliers Electrical tape
Adjustable wrench Lubricating oil Prop wrench
Duct tape
Spare Parts
Extra bulbs Spare prop Extra fuses
Extra drain plug Spark plugs Spare wire
Extra prop nut/washer
Gear For Extended Cruises
Foul weather gear Parallel rulers Dividers
Loran or Global Positioning System navigation equipment
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon Monoxide!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be harmful or fatal
if inhaled. Brain damage or death can occur if
exposed to carbon monoxide. Keep exhaust
outlets clear of blockage. Provide adequate
ventilation. Open hatches, doors, windows and
vents to insure adequate ventilation. Close en-
gine compartment doors and hatches when
engine or generator is running. Avoid operat-
ing the boat for extended periods of time at
idle speed, and be sensitive to weather condi-
tions that may prevent CO from dissipating into
the air. (See Preface for actual warning label
regarding carbon monoxide.)
Carbon monoxide accumulation is affected by vessel ge-
ometry; hatch, window and door openings; ventilation
openings; proximity to other structures; wind direction;
vessel speed; and a multitude of other variables. The
technical information included in this section is to inform
the boat owner of possible cause and effects of carbon
monoxide. This information has been reprinted with per-
mission from the American Boat and Yacht Council’s
(ABYC) technical information report: “Educational In-
formation About Carbon Monoxide”. This information
pertains to all boats manufactured by Four Winns.
NOTICE
The boat owner should be aware that other fac-
tors may contribute to carbon monoxide accu-
mulation. The most common ones are listed in
this section. If a person is exhibiting carbon
monoxide-type symptoms (Refer to B-2E Symp-
toms), be sure to take the necessary precau-
tions as prescribed later in this section.
NOTICE
Boats fueled by diesel have limited carbon mon-
oxide present in the exhaust in comparison to
gasoline engine exhaust. However, the boat
owner should still be aware of the causes and
effects of carbon monoxide which may occur in
different boating situations.