Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Руководство пользователя

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Cruiser
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Cruiser
Section 5
OPERATING IN HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS
Before operating your boat, see Safety on
page 2-1 .
SEVERE WEATHER
Getting caught in severe weather can be
dangerous and even fatal. Check with local
weather stations, the USCG or weather-service
broadcasts (162.55 or 162.40 MHz) for the latest
conditions. Check the weather not only before
you go out on the water, but also periodically
while you are on the water. Consult the following
websites for weather information:
• www.weather.com
• www.nws.noaa.gov
• www.navcen.uscg.gov
Storm Conditions
Take the following precautions if you operate your
boat in storm conditions:
• Have all occupants wear life jackets.
• Turn on navigation lights.
• Locate and have inclement weather gear and
safety equipment ready.
• Mark or identify your position.
• Close all ports, stow all gear and secure any
loose equipment on deck.
• Reduce speed and head for port or a safe,
easily reachable place.
• Keep a lookout for debris and obstructions in
the water.
• When possible, head into the waves at a 45
degree angle. Allowing high waves to strike the
side of your boat may cause it to capsize or
swamp.
• If you lose power, keep your boat headed into
the waves by rigging a sea anchor off the bow.
Fog Conditions
Avoid operating your boat in foggy weather, if
possible. If you encounter fog conditions, return
to port immediately. Also, take the following
precautions:
• Reduce speed to a safe speed or idle.
• Take bearings and log your course and speed
before the fog sets in. Use of a GPS is
recommended.
• Have all occupants wear life jackets.
• Assign lookouts to the bow and stern to keep
watch and listen.
• While navigating in fog, you must sound a
five-second blast from your horn or whistle once
every two minutes to alert other boaters of your
position.
• If you determine that it is unsafe to continue
navigating your boat, quickly find the best
position to anchor. You must sound a
five-second blast from your horn or whistle once
every minute while anchored to alert other
boaters of your position.
Reduced Visibility
Natural environments and inclement weather can
cause reduced visibility. Storm condition hazards
can be compounded by reduced visibility while on
the water. Always use common sense and take
safety precautions if you are operating your boat
in reduced visibility conditions.