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Chapter 8:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
8.1 Cabin Ventilation
Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by three deck hatches.
Additionally, there is a 12-volt exhaust blower in the head
compartment that provides forced ventilation to that area
whenever the blower is activated by the switch on the head
compartment wall.
Deck Hatch
The deck hatch is supported in the open position by one or
two adjustable hatch adjusters. They are secured in the closed
position by one or two cam levers on the inside of the hatch.
There is a sliding lock on each cam lever to prevent them from
open accidentally.
To open a hatch, release the lock and rotate the cam lever to the
open position. Raise the hatch and secure it with the knob on
the hatch lifter. To close the hatch, loosen the hatch adjuster
and lower the hatch. Secure in the closed position with the
two cam levers and slide locks.
Each hatch is equipped with a retractable sunshade and screen.
To use the screen, pull the plastic tab for the screen on the side
of the hatch and attach it to the plastic tab on the other side
of the hatch. To use the sunshade, pull the plastic tab for the
sunshade and attach it to the plastic tab on the other side hatch.
When the tabs are attached, they can slide in either direction to
select the screen or the sunshade. Disconnect the tabs to store
the screen and the sunshade or to open and close the hatch.
8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper
Ventilation
FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT
WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING MAY PERMIT
CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN
THE CABIN AND OPEN AREAS OF YOUR BOAT.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND
ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE
THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE
FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE BOAT WHENEVER
AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is invis-
ible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced by all engines and gas
heating and cooking appliances. The most common sources
of CO on boats are gasoline engines, auxiliary generators and
propane or butane stoves. These produce large amounts of
CO and should never be operated while sleeping. The hazard
also may be created by a boat nearby whose exhaust fumes are
entering your boat. Boats also have a problem due to the “sta-
tion wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured
in the vacuum or low pressure area, usually the cockpit, bridge
deck and cabin, that can be created by the forward speed of
the boat.
Boats underway should close all aft facing hatches and doors.
The forward facing deck hatches should be open whenever
possible to help pressurize the living spaces of the boat. No
sleeping in the cabin should be permitted while underway.
Deck Hatch
Carbon Monoxide Detector