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Carbon Monoxide
DANGER!
Do not run the engine while there are people located on or near the swim platform and transom.
DANGER!
Do not tow anyone using water sports equipment (such as skis and inner tubes) closer than twenty feet (6 meters)
from the boat. Do not, under any circumstances, allow people to “body surf” using the swim platform as a means
of being pulled along.
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For your safety, we recommend that you install a good quality marine carbon monoxide detector aboard
your boat, in accordance with ABYC recommended practices.
The remainder of this chapter (information regarding carbon monoxide and respective illustrations) are provided
courtesy of the American Boat and Yacht Council.
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that weighs about the same as air. It cannot
be expected to rise or fall like some other gases because it will distribute itself throughout the space. Do not rely
on the sense of smell or sight of other gases to detect CO as it diffuses in the air much more rapidly than easily
detectable vapors, (i.e., visible and aromatic vapors).
What Makes Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is produced any time a material containing carbon burns. Examples include, but are not limited
to, gasoline, natural gas, oil, propane, coal, or wood. Some common sources of CO are internal combustion
engines and open flame appliances such as:
● Gas propulsion engines ● Space heaters
● Auxiliary gas engines (gensets) ● Water heaters
● Cooking ranges ● Fireplaces
● Central heating plants ● Charcoal grills
The carbon monoxide component of diesel exhaust is extremely low relative to the carbon monoxide level found
in gasoline engine exhaust.
Safety Information
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