Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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NEVER ATTACH A TOW LINE TO A SINGLE DECK CLEAT OR ANCHOR WINDLASS.
The cleats and windlass are not designed
to take the full load of the yacht and may pull free from the deck, causing serious injury or property damage .
MAN OVERbOARD
In the event that someone falls overboard, understanding what to do is important . Emergency procedures are published in Chapman Piloting
publications, and instruction is offered by the U .S . Coast Guard .
Hypothermia may be an immediate concern if a person falls overboard . Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body loses heat faster
than the body can replace it . The person will become exhausted or likely drown if not rescued in a timely manner . The colder the
water, the faster body’s heat is lost . Personal flotation devices increase survival time because they provide insulation . To understand
the survival time to water temperature ratio, see the “Water Survival Chart” below:
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
No one should act as a doctor, if not properly trained . •
Someone onboard should know first aid . First aid training is available through your local Red Cross . •
Keep a fully stocked first aid kit onboard at all times . •
EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Steering, propulsion, and control failure can be prevented by having the yacht maintained and checked periodically . •
Radio for help or signal with flags and wait for help if the systems fail . •
RADIO COMMUNICATION (U.S. ONLY)
It is the yachter’s responsibility to obtain a radio operator’s permit, and follow and understand proper rules and procedures . Private
yachts are not required to have a radio on board at all times . However, if a radio is available, it should be tuned to channel 16 unless it
is being actively used . Channel 16 is the frequency for emergency calls or initial calls between yachts . Once contact is established on
channel 16, change the frequency to channel 22 .
Additional information on radio communications can be found in Chapman’s Piloting publications .
DISTRESS SIGNALS
The yacht operator is required, by law, to lend assistance to a craft in distress . Assistance must be given as long as your life or yacht
is not put in harm’s way in the process . In the United States, Good Samaritan laws protect the public from liability incurred while giving
aid .
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NOTE: Sections of this chapter titled: Safety Equipment and Owner’s Responsibilities applies to US regulations
ONLY - EXCLUDING the section titled: Pre-departure Actions
FEDERAL LAW REqUIRES YACHT OWNERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAFETY EqUIPMENT ONBOARD . Consult the US
WATER SURVIVAL CHART
Water Temp. (°F)
32 .5
32 .5-40
40-50
50-60
60-70
70-80
Over 80
Exhaustion Unconsciousness
Under 15 min .
15-30 min .
30-60 min .
1-2 hr .
2-7 hr .
3-12 hr .
Indefinite
Expected Time of Survival
Under 45 min .
30-90 min .
1-3 hr .
1-6 hr .
2-40 hr .
3 hr .- Indefinite
Indefinite