PURSUIT OS 315, Owner'S Manual

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• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man overboard alarm and have all passengers point to the person
in the water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life jacket to the person, if possible, and another to use as
a marker.
• Keep the person on the driver side of the boat so you can keep him in sight at all times.
• Make sure to approach the person from the downwind side and maneuver the boat so the propellers are
well clear of the person in the water.
• Turn off the engines when the person is alongside and use a ring buoy or a boat cushion with a line attached,
a paddle or boathook to assist him to the boat. Make sure you don't hit him with the ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. If the injuries are serious, call for help.
Refer to the Safety Equipment chapter for more information on first aid and requesting emergency medical
assistance.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS
ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE(S).
10.17 Trash Disposal
THE DISCHARGE OF PLASTIC TRASH OR TRASH MIXED WITH PLASTIC IS ILLEGAL
ANYWHERE IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL TO DISCHARGE
GARBAGE IN THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING THE
GREAT LAKES.
Regional, State, and local restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply. Vessels of 26 feet or longer must
display in a prominent location, a durable placard at least 4 by 9 inches notifying the crew and passengers of
the discharge restrictions.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and disposed of it properly on shore. You should make sure your
passengers are aware of the local waste laws and the trash management procedure on your boat.
NOTICE