Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufac-
ture. It is up to you to make sure they are opera-
tional and turned on when required.
Fire Extinguishers
Boats over 26 feet are required
to carry one or two fire extin-
guishers, depending on the
type of fire extinguishers used.
Coast Guard approved fire ex-
tinguishers are hand-portable,
either B-I or B-II classification
and have a specific marine type
mounting bracket. It is rec-
ommended the extinguishers be
mounted in a readily accessible
position.
Fire extinguishers require regu-
lar inspections to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators
are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or
indicators read in the
operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion,
leakage or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety
Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact
the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 1-
800-368-5647, for information on the type and
size fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the
fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions on
the proper maintenance and use of your fire ex-
tinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR AGENT FE-241 AND FE-227
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU
READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN
THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR
BOAT.
Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very danger-
ous because of the presence of gasoline or diesel
fuel in the various components of the fuel sys
tem and the possibility for explosion. You must
make the decision to fight the fire or abandon the
boat. If the fire cannot be extinguished quickly or
it is too intense to fight, abandoning the boat
may be your only option.
If you find yourself in this situation, make sure all
passengers have a life preserver on, go over the
side and swim well upwind of the boat. This will
keep you and your passengers well clear of any
burning fuel that could be released and spread on
the water as the boat burns or in the event of an
explosion. When clear of the danger, check about
and account for all those who were aboard with
you. Give whatever assistance you can to any-
one in need or in the water without a buoyant
device. Keep everyone together in a group for
morale and to aid rescue operations.
ALL TYPES OF FUEL CAN EXPLODE. IN THE
EVENT OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE
FIRE, YOU MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT
DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON
THE BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR
SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF YOUR PASSENGERS,
THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE
POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR
DECISION.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN THE GENERATOR:
• TO KEEP THE FLAMES CONTAINED, DO NOT
OPEN THE SOUND SHIELD.
• SHUT DOWN ENGINES, GENERATORS AND
BLOWERS.
• CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGE THE ENTIRE
CONTENTS OF A PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER THROUGH THE FIRE PORT IN
THE SOUND SHIELD IMMEDIATELY.
Automatic Fire Extinguisher in Engine Compartment