Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
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.
WARNING
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.
1.7 First Aid
It is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar with
the proper first-aid procedures and be able to care
for minor injuries or illnesses of your passengers.
In an emergency, you could be far from professional
medical assistance. We strongly recommend that
you be prepared 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 antisep-
tics may lose their strength or become unstable 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.
Typical First Aid Kit