Grady-White Boats Canyon 306, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2: Safety
At the helm station you will find a NMMA Yacht Certification tag. This means your yacht complies
with the Coast Guard safety standards. (NOTE: Any boat with an overall length of 26 feet or greater
is defined as a “yacht” by NMMA.)
Loading Capacity
Though overloading is a primary cause of many boating accidents, improper loading is equally
hazardous. Boaters should know the amount of weight on board and evenly distribute the weight
within the boat.
Carbon Monoxide
W A R N I N G
CO is produced by all combustion engine(s) and generator sets.
Avoid brain damage or death from carbon monoxide.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated.
Avoid blockage of exhaust outlets.
Signs of exposure include headache, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
Carbon Monoxide, commonly written CO, is a colorless, odorless gas emitted from any boat’s
exhaust. The gas is similar in weight to the air we breathe. Therefore, it cannot be expected to rise or
fall, but will accumulate in confined spaces.