Hunter MH37, Operator'S Manual

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Boating Safety
4.14
with a hand-held horn as standard and found within the
loose gear. This horn conforms with U.S. Coast Guard
requirements for boats of this size. All class A boats are
required to have the ability to make an efficient sound.
This device should be used to promote safe passing, as
well as a warning to other vessels in fog or confined areas,
or as a signal to operators of locks or drawbridges. Refer
to Fig. 4.5 for a summary of blasts and their meanings.
BLAST SIGNALS AND MEANINGS
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
Figure 4.5