Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage
or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Rec-
reational Boats” pamphlet or Contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on
the type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer for instructions on the proper maintenance and
use of your fire extinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT FE-241 FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ
THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORY AND
OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because
of the presence of gasoline in the various components of the
fuel system and the possibility for explosion. You must make
the decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If the fire
cannot be extinguished quickly or it is too intense to fight,
abandoning the boat may be your only option. If you find
yourself in this situation, make sure all passengers have a life
preserver on and 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 de-
vice. Keep everyone together in a group for morale and to
aid rescue operations.
GASOLINE 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.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to be made under
certain circumstances. Recreational vessels are also required
to sound fog signals during periods of reduced visibility.
Therefore, you must have some means of making an efficient
sound signal that is audible for .5 nautical miles.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights
between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced vis-
ibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are intended to
keep other vessels informed of your presence and course. Your
Scout is equipped with the navigation lights required by the
U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture. It is up to you
to make sure they are operational and turned on when re-
quired.
11.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
System
CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS
AND DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS
AND FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO). DIRECT AND
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE
BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE
TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND
DROWSINESS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin
on the Abaco as standard equipment and warns the occupants
of dangerous accumulations of carbon monoxide gas. If ex-
cess carbon monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will
sound an alarm indicating the presence of the toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm
will sound in a few minutes. However, if small quantities of
CO are present or high levels are short-lived, the alarm will
accumulate the information and determine when an alarm level
has been reached. The carbon monoxide detector is auto-
matically activated whenever the battery switch is "ON". The
power light on the carbon monoxide detector should be lit to
indicate that the carbon monoxide detector is activated.
Al-
ways make sure the battery switch is "ON" and the power
light on the carbon monoxide detector is lit whenever the
cabin is occupied.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is invis-
ible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced by all engines, heat-
ing and cooking appliances. The most common sources of
CO on boats are the engines, auxiliary generators and pro-
pane or butane stoves. These produce large amounts of CO
and should never be operated while sleeping.
A slight buildup of carbon monoxide over several hours causes
headache, nausea and other symptoms that are similar to food
poisoning, motion sickness or flu. High concentrations can
be fatal within minutes. Many cases of carbon monoxide poi-
soning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well,
they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves
by either exiting the area or calling for help. Also, young
children, elderly persons, and pets may be the first affected.