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Section B
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A. Drugs and Alcohol
Alcohol consumption and boating do not
mix! Operating under the influence endan-
gers the lives of your passengers and other
boaters. Federal laws prohibit operating a
boat under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while operating a boat.
Like driving a car, driving a boat requires sober, atten-
tive care. Operating a boat while intoxicated or under
the influence of drugs is not only dangerous, but it is
also a Federal offense carrying a significant penalty.
These laws are vigorously enforced. The use of drugs
and alcohol, singly or in combination, decreases reac-
tion time, impedes judgement, impairs vision, and in-
hibits your ability to operate a boat.
B. Safe Operation
Safe operation means that you do not misuse your boat
nor do you allow your passengers to do so. Safe op-
eration means using good judgement at all times. It
includes, without limitation, the following actions:
• Observe all safety signs and warnings both
inside the boat and in the immediate boating
area.
• Become familiar with, and adhere to, the
“Rules of the Road”.
• Maintain boat speed at or below the legal
limits. Avoid excessive speed or speeds
not appropriate for operating conditions.
• Be sure at least one other passenger is
familiar with the operation and the safety
aspects of the boat in case of an emergency.
• Load the boat within the limits listed on the
capacity plate. Balance loads bow and stern
and port to starboard.
• Do not use the boat in bad weather or sea
conditions beyond the skill or experience of
the operator or the comfortable capability of
the boat or passengers.
R. CO Detection System
Four Winns has included two CO detectors as a stan-
dard feature. One of the CO detectors is located in the
forward berth and the other is located in the aft cabin.
CO monitors should be professionally installed
and calibrated. Failure to do so may result in
the improper function of the CO detector.
NOTICE
For information on CO Detection Systems, see
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC
Manual) Section A-24, “Carbon Monoxide De-
tectors”.
Even with the best of boat design and construction plus
utmost care in inspection, operation, and maintenance,
hazardous levels of CO may still be present in accom-
modation spaces under certain conditions. Continuing
observation of passengers for symptoms of CO intoxi-
cation can be supplemented by an alarm type CO detec-
tion device in the accommodation space.
NOTICE
A CO detector is not a gas/fuel vapor detector.
Gas/fuel vapor detectors do not monitor the
buildup of carbon monoxide in an enclosed
area. For further information on the design,
construction, and testing of boats in consider-
ation of carbon monoxide, see ABYC TH-23.
NOTICE
Detection devices should meet the requirements
of ABYC A-24 “Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys-
tems on Boats”.
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
NOTICE
YOU are responsible for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers, and the safety of
fellow boaters.