Robalo R206 Cayman, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2019 ROBALO BAY BOATS
Robalo Boats, LLC.
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• Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout.
• Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop engine(s) and listen for
other fog signals.
• Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.
• If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion, anchor. Listen for
other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell.
Storms
The present and forecasted weather conditions are a primary
consideration, and the possibility of storms should always be a concern.
If storms are a possibility, keep a watch on the horizon, especially to the
west, for approaching storms. Monitor the weather forecast on a marine
channel or local weather station. The best possible situation is to return
to a safe port if time allows.
Other steps to follow to weather the storm include:
• Close and secure port holes. Stow all loose gear below deck and tie
down any gear on deck.
• Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure all persons on board have
put on their personal floatation devices.
• Trail a sea anchor from the bow. If you do not have a sea anchor
aboard, use a canvas bucket, tackle box, or other object that will work
like a sea anchor.
• Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat) should be 18 inches
diagonally. They should be placed as far above waterline as possible.
Other‐ wise, a boat with radar may have trouble “seeing” your boat.
Man Overboard
Should someone in the boat fall overboard:
 Act quickly—treat every situation as an emergency.
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Move throttle to idle position and yell “Man Overboard”.
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Immediately throw a Type IV PFD to the person in the water.

Have someone in the boat assume responsibility for watching the
person in the water and keep them in sight while the boat
maneuvers back to them.

Approach the person into the wind and waves. When alongside,
put the engine in neutral and throw them a Type IV PFD with a
line attached or extend an oar or boat hook.
Fire
Important: A fire aboard your boat is a serious emergency. You must
act immediately!
Every boater should develop a fire response plan to determine what
kind of fire (fuel, electrical, etc.) might break out, where it might break
out, and the best way to react. Having a plan and assigning
responsibilities to others results in quicker decisions and quicker
reactions.
Important: Everyone on board should know where fire
extinguishers are and how to operate them.
Any fire requires stopping the engine(s) immediately. Then:
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If equipped, the fire extinguisher system will discharge in the event of a
fire. The heat sensitive automatic head will release the extinguishant as
a vapor, totally flooding the compartment in fire‐killing concentrations.
The system indicator light is wired to the ignition and is turned on
when the ignition is turned on. The indicator light, located at the dash
panel, indicates to the helmsman when the unit has discharged.
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