Supra 2007 Comp 20, Owner'S Manual

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Person Overboard (continued)
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the person constantly in sight.
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• When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to
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PFD, keep signal device in PFD, attach emergency
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• Shut off engine.
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information and summoning aid. VHF-FM radio is the prima-
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If you cannot assist, do not transmit on that frequency.
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signals for day or night use, as appropriate for the time
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