SAFETY INFORMATION
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– For their own safety and the safety of
others, all non-swimmers, poor
swimmers, and small children should
wear PFD’s at all times whether the
boat is stationary or moving.
– Check the PFD frequently to make
sure that it is not torn, that flotation
pads have no leaks, and that all
seams and joints are securely sewn.
– If a PFD contains kapok, the kapok
fibers may become waterlogged and
lose their buoyancy after the vinyl in-
serts are punctured. If the kapok be-
comes hard or if it is soaked with wa-
ter, replace it. It may not work when
you need it.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia, the loss of body heat to
the water, is a significant cause of
deaths in boating accidents. After an
individual has succumbed to hypother-
mia, he or she will lose consciousness
and then drown.
PFDs can increase survival time be-
cause of the insulation they provide.
Naturally, the warmer the water, the
less insulation one will require. When
operating in cold water (below 40°F)
consideration should be given to using
a coat or jacket style PFD as they cover
more of the body than the vest style
PFDs.
Some points to remember about hypo-
thermia protection:
1. While afloat in the water, do not at-
tempt to swim unless it is to reach
a nearby craft, fellow survivor, or a
floating object on which you can
lean or climb. Unnecessary swim-
ming increases the rate of body heat
loss. In cold water, drown-proof
methods that require putting your
head in the water are not recom-
mended. Keep your head out of the
water. This will greatly lessen heat
loss and increase your survival time.
2. Keep a positive attitude about your
survival and rescue. This will im-
prove your chances of extending
your survival time until rescue. Your
will-to-live does make a difference!
3. If there is more than one person in
the water, huddling is recommend-
ed while waiting to be rescued. This
action tends to reduce the rate of
heat loss and thus increase the sur-
vival time.
4. Always wear your PFD. It won't
help you fight off the effects of hy-
pothermia if you don't have it on
when you go into the water.
Fire Extinguishers
As the owner of the boat, you are re-
sponsible for supplying a fire extin-
guisher approved by the U.S. Coast
Guard.
All Class 1 powerboats (16 to less than
26 feet (4.8 - 7.9 m)) are required to
carry one (1) B-1 type hand portable
fire extinguisher unless the boat is
equipped with a fixed fire extinguish-
ing system in the engine compart-
ment.
Hand-held portable fire extinguishers
should be mounted in readily accessi-
ble locations away from the engine
compartment. All persons aboard
should know the location and proper
operation of the fire extinguisher(s).
NOTE:
Don't test fire extinguishers by
squirting small amounts of the extin-
guishing compound. The extinguisher
might not work when you really need it!
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