2.2
2.3
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
First Aid Kit
Not a place to scrimp. It is advisable to carry a good, comprehensive, and well-organized (by
injury) marine first-aid kit with manual. We recommend that it be stored in the head and that
everyone onboard be informed of its location. To deal with cuts that may require stitches in most
instances, Dermabond capsules are a good quick substitute. (Remember, you may be the one in
need of it!)
Companionway Hatch Board or Closure
A sliding companionway hatch is provided to close off the interior of the vessel. We recommned
keeping this closed when not in use at all times underway
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not only to to comply with ISO
requirements for cockpit draining but for quieter operation and to prevent anyone from being
pitched below if the boat deaccelerates for any reason. With the lid closed as well, it’s a perfect
place for a Chart Kit navigation surface.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES
The fuel shut-off valves are located on top of the fuel tanks and are accessible through pilothouse
settee lockers. Make sure you know how to shut off the fuel valve. In case of a fuel fire,
STOP any machinery and close the valves to the engine and genset to cut the supply of fuel to the
fire/engine. If you should ever see fuel in the bilges, turn off the valves, clean the bilges, and find
the source of the leak immediately. Also note that there are fuel shut off valves, normally left
open, on the lower inboard aft corner of the fuel tanks, which connect the two tanks together at
the bottom for self-leveling.
FIRE
Fire aboard a boat is a serious matter, and fire safety begins with fire prevention. You can reduce
the risk of fire by following common sense guidelines:
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Do not allow debris or oily rags to collect in bilges or machinery spaces.
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Understand your electrical system, allow only qualified marine electricians to work on it, and shut
down as many circuits as practical when leaving the boat. Do not leave appliances running while
unattended.
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Have your fire suppression equipment inspected regularly and learn how to use it.
An automatic fire suppression system is installed on every boat in the engine space. It is heat
activated. Read the information that comes with the equipment. The system can also be manually
activated at the helm station. [
See Helm Console Section
]
Because a diesel engine would
evacuate the suppression agent from the affected space, the system will shut down the engine
(and generator) when it discharges. If manually activating the system, the engine should be shut
down first. After the situation has stabilized, the shut-down feature can be over-ridden to restart
the engine. A loud warning alarm will sound when the system has been activated.
The hand-held fire extinguishers mounted in the galley, usually under the sink, and outboard of the
starboard helm seat is rated to fight type A, B & C fires.
To extinguish a fire, the most effective method is to cut the source of fuel to the fire. In the case of
a diesel fuel fire, the fuel tank valves should be closed. In the case of an electrical fire, the main
battery switches or main disconnect breakers should be turned off. Fire needs oxygen to burn, so
if a fire should occur in an enclosed area, the best course of action may be to exit the area and
seal it from the outside by closing all means of air intake
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Summary of Contents for 50z Downeast
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