Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
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11.7 First Aid
It is the operator's respon-
sibility to be familiar with the
proper first-aid procedures
and be able to care for mi-
nor injuries or illnesses of
your passengers. In an
emergency, you could be far
from professional medical
assistance. We strongly
recommend that you be pre-
pared by receiving training
in basic first aid and CPR.
This can be done through
classes given by the Red
Cross or your local hospital.
Your boat also should be equipped with at least a
simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual.
The marine first-aid kit should be designed for the
marine environment and be well supplied. It should
be accessible and each person on board should
be aware of its location. As supplies are used,
replace them promptly. Some common drugs and
antiseptics may lose their strength or become un-
stable as they age. Ask a medical professional
about the supplies you should carry and the safe
shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical
supplies that may be in your first-aid kit. Replace
questionably old supplies whether they have been
used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard
can provide assistance in obtaining medical ad-
vice for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If
you are within VHF range of a Coast Guard Sta-
tion, make the initial contact on channel 16 and
follow their instructions.
11.8 Additional Safety Equipment
Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent
boaters carry additional safety equipment. This
is particularly important if you operate your boat
offshore. You should consider the following items,
depending on how you use your boat.
Satellite EPIRBS
EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Bea-
con) operate as part of a worldwide distress sys-
tem. When activated, EPIRBs will send distress
code homing beacons that allow Coast Guard air-
craft to identify and find them quickly. The satel-
lites that receive and relay EPIRB signals are op-
erated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) in the United States. The
EPIRB should be mounted and registered accord-
ing to the instructions provided with the beacon,
so that the beacon's unique distress code can be
used to quickly identify the boat and owner.
Marine Radio
A marine radio is the most effective method of
receiving information and requesting assistance.
VHF marine radios are used near shore and single
sideband radios are used for long range communi-
cation.
There are specific frequencies to use in an emer-
gency. The VHF emergency channel is 16 in the
United States. You should read the owners manual
for your radio and know how to use it in an emer-
gency or for normal operation. If you hear a dis-
tress call you should assist or monitor the situa-
tion until help is provided.
Additional Equipment to Consider:
VHF Radio Life Raft
Spare Anchor Fenders
Heaving Line Mirror
First Aid Kit Tool Kit
Flashlight & Batteries Anchor
Searchlight Boat Hook
Sunburn Lotion Mooring Lines
Ring Buoy Binoculars
Whistle or Horn Extra Clothing
Portable Radio Chart and Compass
Marine Hardware Food & Water
Spare Keys Sunglasses
Spare Parts Spare Propeller