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• Use in weather or sea conditions be yond the
skill or experience of the operator or the
comfortable capability of the boat or pas-
sengers.
• Continued operation with operator’ s visibility
blocked or impaired.
• Operating under the influence of dr ugs or
alcohol.
POWER CAPACITY
Do not exceed the maximum engine pow er rat-
ing stated on the cer tification plate attached to
your boat.
PASSENGER SAFETY
Be sure at least one of your passenger s is famil-
iar with the operation and safety aspects of the
boat in case of an emergency . Show all passen-
gers the location of emergency equipment and
explain how to use it. Don’ t allow passenger s to
drag their feet or hands in the w ater or sit on the
bow, deck, or gunw ale while the boat is mo ving.
OPERATION BY MINORS
Minors should alw ays be super vised by an adult
whenever operating a boat. Man y states ha ve
laws regarding the minimum age and licensing
requirements of minor s. Be sure to contact the
state boating authorities for infor mation.
CARBON MONOXIDE AND BOATING
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a color less, odorless
gas by-product of the bur ning of carbon based
fuels like gasoline. In high concentrations, CO
can be fatal within minutes. The effects of CO in
lower concentrations are cumulative and can be
just as lethal o ver long periods of time. Symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
itchy and w atering eyes, flushed appearance,
throbbing temples, inability to think coherently ,
ringing in the ear s, tightness across the chest,
headaches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness,
fatigue, vomiting, collapse and con vulsions.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS OFTEN-
TIMES CONFUSED WITH SEASICKNESS .
Outboard motor s and ster n drive engines
exhaust carbon monoxide and other gases typi-
cally through the hub or the propeller . To avoid
exposure to carbon monoxide, do not stand or
swim near the motor when the engine is idling .
Outboard and ster n drive pow ered open boats
present a low er risk of exposure to dangerous
levels of carbon monoxide from their own
motors because natural ventilation dissipates
the majority of the engine exhaust. How ever,
engine or generator exhaust from other boats
docked or anchored nearb y can emit poisonous
carbon monoxide gas and endanger people in
the vicinity. Be aler t for exhaust from other
boats alongside your boat, and monitor people
around you for symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning . If you suspect carbon monoxide poi-
soning, evacuate the area and mo ve the victim
to fresh air. Get medical help immediately .
Carbon monoxide poisoning requires the opera-
tor’s special and immediate attention! T o
prevent excess exposure and reduce the possi-
bility of carbon monoxide accumulation in the
cabin or cockpit, open hatches, door s, windows
and side windshield vents to ensure adequate
ventilation. When equipped, close the cabin
door while underw ay to pre vent backdrafting of
exhaust into the cabin.
The following illustrations and text describe
some possible situations where carbon monox-
ide may accumulate within your boat while
docked, anchored or underw ay. Become familiar
with these examples and their precautions to
prevent DANGER OUS accidents. W ellcraft
installs a CO monitor on all models with
enclosed accommodation spaces. Ne ver disable
a carbon monoxide detector .
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Carbon monoxide can be harmful or
fatal if inhaled. Keep exhaust outlets
clear of blockage. Provide adequate
ventilation. Open hatches, doors, win-
dows and vents to ensure adequate
ventilation. Close engine compartment
doors and hatches when engine or
generator is running.
WARNING
!
Generator or hull exhaust from other
vessels while either docked or anchored
can emit poisonous carbon monoxide
gas and cause excessive accumulation
within the cabin and cockpit areas of
your boat. See Figure 2.7. Be alert for
generator exhaust from other vessels
alongside your boat.
WARNING
!
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