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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
WARNING
PYROTECHNICS ARE UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED AS
EXCELLENT DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT
PROPERLY HANDLED. THESE DEVICES PRODUCE A VERY
HOT FLAME AND THE RESIDUE CAN CAUSE BURNS AND
IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. PISTOL LAUNCHED AND
HAND-HELD PARACHUTE FLARES AND METEORS HAVE
MANY CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIREARM AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CAUTION. IN SOME STATES THEY ARE
CONSIDERED A FIREARM AND PROHIBITED FROM USE.
ALWAYS BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL AND FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WHEN USING
PYROTECHNIC DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be in
serviceable condition, readily accessible, and certi-
fied by the manufacturer as complying with U.S.
Coast Guard requirements. They include:
•
Orange Distress Flag (Day use only)
The distress flag is a day signal only. It must be
at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and ball
on an orange background. It is most distinctive
when attached and waved from a paddle or boat
hook.
•
Electric Distress Light (Night use only)
The electric distress light is accepted for
night use only and must automatically flash
the international SOS distress signal. Under
“Inland Navigation Rules,” a high intensity white
light flashing at regular intervals from 50-70
times per minute is considered a distress signal.
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
Boats over 26 feet are required to carry one or two
handheld fire extinguishers, depending on the type
of fire extinguishers used. 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 that
extinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible
position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to
ensure that:
•
Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or
missing.
•
Pressure gauges or indicators read in the op-
erable range.
•
There is no obvious physical damage, corro-
sion, leakage or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety
Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact
the Coast Guard Auxiliary, for information on the
type and size fire extinguisher required for your
boat.
Refer to the information provided by the fire ex
-
tinguisher manufacturer for instructions on the
proper maintenance and use of your fire extin
-
guisher.
CAUTION
INFORMATION FOR HALON, AGENT FE-241 AND AGENT
FM 200 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.
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dan
-
gerous because of the presence of gasoline 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.
Summary of Contents for 305 SS
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Page 154: ...154 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics DE 12V DC Battery Switch Panel...
Page 155: ...155 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Accy Helm Panel...
Page 159: ...159 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Mercury Twin Harness...
Page 160: ...160 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Mercury M Dash Gauge Harness...
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