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Chapter 2
Th
e following is a list of common
causes of boating accidents. Be aware
of them and take the necessary steps
to ensure that yourself and crew are
educated and prepared to act in an
emergency.
BOATING ACCIDENTS
1. Mixing boating and alcohol. Remember, the skipper is
responsible for his crew, passengers and vessel.
2. Trying to reach the bow by the deck walk-around at
unsafe speeds. Use the center walk-through.
3. Someone sitting on the bow, deck, or swim platform
while underway.
4. Choosing a boating outing day with inclement weather,
especially in high winds and thunderstorms in the
forecast or staying out when bad weather is approaching.
5. Disembarking without checking all the fluids or
systems, and especially fuel system components.
6. Not monitoring the boating traffic or possible
obstructions around you.
7. Emergency communications equipment, signaling
devices, and navigation lights not working.
8. Improper boat handling especially high speed turns
in rough water. Using trim improperly.
9. Being too far from shore with inadequate fuel supply
or navigational aids.
10. Passengers, especially children that are not wearing
the proper life saving devices.
11. Skipper or passengers not seated in the boat.
REPORTING BOATING ACCIDENTS
According to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 involving
collision, accident or other casualty, the operator must
make a formal report within 48 hours to the nearest state
boating authority when the incident involves:
1. Death
2. Injury requiring treatment other than fi rst aid
3. Th
e disappearance of someone from a boat under death
or injury circumstances.
A formal report must be made within 10 days for
accidents involving more than $2000 damage or complete
loss of vessel.
For information regarding accident reporting call the
Boating Safety Hotline at 800-368-5647.
If there is no state provision for reporting boating acci-
dents a report must be made to the Coast Guard offi
cer
in charge, Marine Inspection Unit nearest to the accident
site or USCG station.
RENDERING ASSISTANCE
Th
e operator of a vessel is obligated by law to provide
assistance that can be provided safely to any individuals
in a dangerous situation on the waterway. Th
e operator is
subject to fi ne and or imprisonment for failure to do so.
AVOID BODILY INJURY OR DEATH FROM
FALLING OVERBOARD.
ALL OCCUPANTS SHALL STAY
SEATED IN THE COCKPIT
WHILE THE BOAT IS RUNNING.
DANGER
!
Summary of Contents for 42 Fly-Grande Coupe
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Page 6: ...Table Of Contents...
Page 20: ...14 Chapter 1 Note...
Page 31: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 52: ...9 Rules Of The Road...
Page 53: ...10 Chapter 3...
Page 78: ...25 Systems TYPICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VSR...
Page 99: ...46 Chapter 4 TYPICAL AC ELCI CIRCUITRY FLOW CHART...
Page 174: ...15 Engine Controls AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS...
Page 240: ...48 Chapter 7...
Page 241: ...49 Auxiliary Equipment Operation...
Page 242: ...50 Chapter 7 SEAKEEPER SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 281: ...35 Cosmetic Care Maintenance TYPICAL DIESEL GENERATOR PARTS DESCRIPTION...
Page 282: ...36 Chapter 8...
Page 300: ...54 Chapter 8 VOLVO IPS ENGINE DRIVE COMMON PARTS IDENTIFICATION...
Page 323: ...10 Chapter 10 SHORE CABLE SYSTEM...
Page 328: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS...
Page 347: ...6 Chapter 13 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS...
Page 349: ...Technical Information 12 8 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY ELECTRICAL OULLETS...
Page 350: ...Technical Information 12 9 TYPICAL DC GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 351: ...Technical Information 12 10 TYPICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL CIRCUITRY...
Page 352: ...Technical Information 12 11 TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY...
Page 353: ...Technical Information 12 12 TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 354: ...Technical Information 12 13 TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN...
Page 355: ...Technical Information 12 14 TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY...
Page 356: ...Technical Information 12 15 TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW...
Page 358: ...Technical Information 12 17 42 FLY UPPER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 359: ...Technical Information 12 18 42 FLY UPPER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 360: ...Technical Information 12 19 42 FLY UPPER HELM BREAKER PANEL...
Page 361: ...Technical Information 12 20 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY LOWER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 362: ...Technical Information 12 21 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY LOWER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 363: ...Technical Information 12 22 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY EUROPEAN 230 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 364: ...Technical Information 12 23 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY EUROPEAN 230 VOLT AC PANEL AFT VIEW...
Page 365: ...Technical Information 12 24 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 120 240 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 366: ...Technical Information 12 25 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 120 240 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 367: ...Technical Information 12 26 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 12 VOLT DC PANEL...
Page 368: ...Technical Information 12 27 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 12 VOLT DC PANEL AFT VIEW...
Page 370: ...Technical Information 12 29 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OVERVIEW...