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7. Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.
8. Anchor if you have any doubt about what is going on. Be sure to listen for
other fog signals and continue to sound your foghorn or bell.
MAN OVERBOARD
Think through and follow these procedures if someone in the boat falls overboard.
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Remember, every second counts, you must act fast.
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Move throttle(s) to idle position immediately and yell “MAN OVERBOARD.”
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Throw a Type IV PFD out to the person immediately. A Type IV PFD should
always be readily accessible at all times. If it is not, throw out some other
floating object.
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Keep the person in the water in sight. Make one passenger responsible for
watching the person. Do not go into the water to help the victim. One person in
the water is enough trouble, and a panicky person in the water can present a
drowning hazard to rescuers.
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Circle around quickly, approaching into the wind and waves. When the person is
alongside, put the engine in neutral and throw them a Type IV PFD with a line
attached or extend a paddle or boat hook within their reach. Once the victim is
no longer in harm’s way, SHUT OFF the engine and get them on-board.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
All waterways pose hazards that you should avoid: shallow water, tree stumps, sand
bars, etc. Ask local boaters for information and consult a marine chart when boating
on unfamiliar waters. As the operator of the craft, you should try to avoid all hazards,
known and unknown. The following information does not contain all possible water
hazards.
Dam Spillways
The water around a dam spillway is a hazardous area. It is subject to rapid changes.
Boaters must keep clear of the spillway areas below dams.
Weeds
Weeds are generally a threat to your craft’s engine. Weeds on the propeller may
cause the engine to vibrate. They can also restrict water intake causing the engine to
overheat. If you run into weeds, stop the engine and clear the propeller and water
intake completely of weeds.
Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information.
IMPORTANT:
Weeds can sometimes be removed by shifting to NEUTRAL,
pausing a moment, then shifting to REVERSE.
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