PURSUIT 2865 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2865 DENALI
SONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT REENTER THE CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED
OUT AND THE PROBLEM FOUND AND CORRECTED.
11.8 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 should also 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 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.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard can provide assistance in obtaining medical
advice for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you are within VHF range of a Coast
Guard Station, make the initial contact on channel 16 and follow their instructions.
11.9 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 Beacon) operate as part of a worldwide
distress system. When activated, EPIRBs will send distress code homing beacons that allow
Coast Guard aircraft to identify and find them quickly. The satellites that receive and relay
EPIRB signals are operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) in the United States. The EPIRB should be mounted and registered according 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.
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