Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to be
made under certain circumstances. Recreational
vessels also are required to sound fog signals dur-
ing periods of reduced visibility. Therefore, you
must have some means of making an efficient
sound signal.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display naviga-
tion lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.)
Navigation lights are intended to keep other ves-
sels informed of your presence and course. Your
boat is equipped with navigation lights required by
the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture.
It is up to you to make sure they are operational
and turned on when required.
Fire Extinguishers
Inboard boats less than 26 feet are required to
carry one fire extinguisher. Coast Guard approved
fire extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I
or B-II classification and have a specific marine
type mounting bracket. It is recommended the
extinguisher be mounted in a readily accessible
position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators
are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indica-
tors 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
extinguisher.
CAUTION
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.
1.5 Helm Visibility
Visibility while seated at the helm could be limited
during certain operating conditions or while oper-
ating at night. Raising the bolster and operating
the boat from the standing position significantly
improves visibility during these conditions.
To avoid collisions or injuries, always slow down,
operate the boat from the standing position and
take all necessary precautions when operating the
boat during periods of limited visibility.
WARNING
VISIBILITY FROM THE SEATED POSITION AT THIS HELM
STATION MAY BE LIMITED. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH FROM COLLISIONS. OPERATION FROM A STANDING
POSITION MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A LOOKOUT
AS REQUIRED BY USCG NAVIGATION RULES AND COLREG.
1.6 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 system
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 anyone
in need or in the water without a buoyant device.
Keep everyone together in a group for morale and
to aid rescue operations.