Silverton 45 convertible, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY-8
for passenger use, such as the gunwales
or the bowrail.
Ask all persons to remain seated while
your yacht is in motion, particularly during
inclement weather.
DO NOT use the swim platform or board-
ing ladder while the engines are in operation,
whether or not your yacht is in motion.
Always maintain a good lookout. Keep
away from swimmers, divers, and water-
skiers. They should display a
fl ag when
engaged in these types of water sports, but
DO NOT rely upon it; if you suspect that
type of activity, it is best to avoid that area,
if possible.
Understand and obey the “Rules of the
Road”.
Understand and obey all local boating
laws.
Always maintain complete control of your
yacht.
Finally, ALWAYS operate your yacht with
care, courtesy, and common sense.
Voluntary Safety Inspections
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
and boating of
fi cials in many states offer
courtesy safety inspections of your yacht
at no charge to you. They will examine
your yacht for compliance with all safety
standards and required safety equipment.
You may voluntarily consent to one of these
inspections and you are given suf
fi cient time
to make necessary corrections without fear
of prosecution for any discrepancies found.
Contact your local United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary or appropriate state agency
for details concerning these courtesy safety
inspections.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL!
This section is intended to provide edu-
cational information about carbon monox-
ide relative to boats and boating. Carbon
Monoxide accumulation is affected by boat
geometry, hatch, window and door open-
ings, ventilation openings, proximity to other
structures and boats, wind direction, boat
speed, boat maintenance, and a multitude
of other variables. This section discusses
many of these and enables the boat owner
to better understand some of the more pre-
dictable effects. However, this information is
limited in that it cannot cover all conceivable
variables. Therefore, the boat owner is cau-
tioned not to exclusively rely on it to prevent
the accumulation of carbon monoxide.
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas
formed by the combination of carbon and
oxygen. Commonly referred to as CO, its
chemical formula, “C” for carbon and “O”
for oxygen. CO is a colorless, odorless, and
tasteless gas that by itself can not be de-
tected by human senses. CO diffuses in the
air much more rapidly than any other gases
that are detectable by the human senses.
The weight of CO is about the same as air
so it does not rise or fall like other gases but
will distribute itself throughout the boat. CO
is produced any time a material containing
carbon is burned. In boating these materials
include, but are not limited to, gasoline, die-
sel fuel, and propane. All carbon based fuels
produce varying amounts of CO, depending
on their carbon content. Gasoline is high in
carbon and therefore produces high levels
of CO. Diesel fuel is low in carbon and there-
fore produces lower levels of CO. However,