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• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage
or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Rec-
reational Boats” pamphlet or Contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on
the type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer for instructions on the proper maintenance and
use of your fire extinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT FE-241
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU
READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN
THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR
BOAT.
Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of
the presence of gasoline in the various components of the fuel
system and the possibility for explosion. You must make the
decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If the fire cannot
be extinguished quickly or it is too intense to fight, abandoning
the boat may be your only option. If you find yourself in this
situation, make sure all passengers have a life preserver on and
go over the side and swim well upwind of the boat. This will
keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel that
could be released and spread on the water as the boat burns or
in the event of an explosion. When clear of the danger, check
about and account for all those who were aboard with you.
Give whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the
water without a buoyant device. Keep everyone together in a
group for morale and to aid rescue operations.
GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF
A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE, YOU
MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT
THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE BOAT. YOU MUST
CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF
YOUR PASSENGERS, THE INTENSITY OF THE
FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION
IN YOUR DECISION.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals to be made under
certain circumstances. Recreational vessels are also required
to sound fog signals during periods of reduced visibility.
Therefore, you must have some means of making an efficient
sound signal that is audible for .5 nautical miles.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights
between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced vis-
ibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are intended to
keep other vessels informed of your presence and course. Your
Scout is equipped with the navigation lights required by the
U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture. It is up to you to
make sure they are operational and turned on when required.
10.6 First Aid
It is the operator’s respon -
sibility to be familiar with
the proper first-aid proce -
dures and be able to care for
minor injuries or illnesses
of your passengers. In an
emergency, you could be
far from professional medi-
cal assistance. We strongly
recommend that you be pre-
pared by receiving training
in basic first aid and CPR.
This can be done through
classes given by the Red
Cross or your local hospital.
Your boat should also be equipped with at least a simple ma-
rine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual. The marine first-aid
kit should be designed for the marine environment and be well
supplied. It should be accessible and each person on board
should be aware of its location. As supplies are used, replace
them promptly. Some common drugs and antiseptics may loose
their strength or become unstable as they age. Ask a medical
professional about the supplies you should carry and the safe
shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical supplies that
may be in your first-aid kit. Replace questionably old supplies
whether they have been used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard can provide
assistance in obtaining medical advice for treatment of serious
injuries or illness. If you are within VHF range of a Coast
Guard Station, make the initial contact on channel 16 and fol-
low their instructions.