Sea Ray 270 Select EX, Owner'S Manual

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1.12
S
ECTION
1 • S
AFETY
270 Select EX
D. F
LOODING
, S
WAMPING AND
C
APSIZING
In the event of flooding, swamping or capsizing:
• Try to shut off engines, generators and blowers,
before leaving the boat.
• Have everyone put on Personal Flotation
Devices (PFDs).
• Account for all who were on board.
• If the boat is floating stay with the boat. Hang
on, or climb on the boat and signal for help.
• Only as a last resort should you attempt to swim
to shore - it is further away than it looks and
you can tire and drown.
E. C
OLLISIONS AND
L
EAKING
In the event of collision and leaking:
• Slow down or stop to reduce water intake,
unless maintaining speed will keep the hole
above water.
• Switch on bilge pumps.
• If equipped, operate the manual bilge pump if
the powered bilge pumps can’t handle the water
flow.
• Account for everyone on board and check for
injuries.
• Have everyone put on PFDs.
• Stay with the boat.
• Signal for help.
• If a leak patch is attempted, it should be done
from the outside.
• In the event of a collision, you are required to
file an accident report. Contact a state
enforcement agency or the nearest Coast Guard
office. If you are boating outside of U.S. waters,
consult the nation you are visiting for accident
reporting requirements.
F. G
ROUNDING
In the event of running aground:
• Check for leaks. If water is coming in, stop the
intake of water before attempting to get the boat
free.
• Inspect for damage to the hull, propulsion and
steering systems.
• Determine if the tide, wind and current will drive
the boat harder aground or will help to free it.
• Determine the water depth all around the boat,
and the type of bottom (sand, mud, rocks, etc.).
If it can be done without exposing persons to
risk of injury, the boat should be moved away
from hard obstructions and toward open water
with soft ground.
• Do not attempt to have your boat towed by other
than a trained and competent service, such as
the Coast Guard or a salvage company.
Recreational craft are not designed to tow other
recreational craft.
G. P
ROPULSION
, C
ONTROL OR
S
TEERING
F
AILURE
If the drive train fails, or controls or steering do not
respond properly at all:
• Shut off engine.
• Put out the anchor to prevent drifting.
• Determine whether or not you can repair the
problem yourself. See the proper manuals for
assistance in troubleshooting the engine,
steering and engine controls.
• If you are not sure you can fix the problem, or if
conditions are adverse, signal for help.