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A F E T Y
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E
MERGENCY
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TOP
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WITCH
Some Grady-Whites are equipped with an emergency stop switch. This is a safety feature that,
if used properly, will shut the engines down if the operator leaves or falls from the helm position.
This ignition shutdown system includes a shut-off switch, switch clip, lanyard, and lanyard clip.
The lanyard clip should be attached to the operator. If a situation arises where the boat should
stop, a pull on the cord to release the clip from the shut-off switch will shut down the engines.
Simply reinstalling the switch clip will reset the emergency stop switch. The decision to use the
emergency stop switch rests with the owner/operator. See page 72 in
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts
Owner’s Manual.
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MERGENCY
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NFORMATION
Unpleasant situations may develop while boating. You should prepare yourself on how to
cope with emergency situations should one materialize aboard your vessel or someone else’s.
Anticipate a game plan for specific situations such as fire, man overboard, collision, etc., to give
you the confidence and ability necessary for an emergency; the key is to remain calm. For
emergency procedures, see Section 4 in
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual.
• Rendering Assistance
The owner or operator of a vessel is required by law to render all practical or necessary
assistance to any person or vessel affected by collision, accident, or casualty.
However, you
are not required to endanger your vessel or passengers to render assistance.
• Accident Reporting
Report all boating accidents to your local authorities. Federal regulations require boat
operators involved in an accident to submit a written report within 48 hours.
In the event of
death or disappearance, notification is required immediately
by phone or radio in addition
to the written report. These reports can be submitted to the State Boating Law Administrator.
Forms can be obtained through the USCG, local harbor patrol offices, sheriff, and police
stations.
• Lightning Precautions
This awareness is included to ensure the safety of the owner and passengers. Always be
mindful of the weather! When a lightning storm advances, certain safety precautions should
be taken. Dock the boat and seek shelter on land. If this is not possible seek refuge inside the
boat until the storm has passed.
Stay out of the water!
Lightning will seek a ground when it
strikes and may pass through metal components if it hits your boat. For this reason avoid
contact with metal parts of the boat under these conditions.