of.CO.may.still.be.present.in.accommodation.spaces.
and.exterior.areas.under.certain.conditions..Vigilant.
observation.of.passengers.for.CO.sickness.symptoms.
should.be.supplemented.by.a.marine..CO.detection.
device.in.the.accommodation.space.
B. Safe Operation
Safe.operation.means.that.you.do.not.misuse.your.
boat.nor.do.you.allow.your.passengers.to.do.so...
Safe.operation.means.using.good.judgement.at.all.
times..It.includes,.without.limitation,.the.following.
actions:
A CO detector is not a gas/fuel vapor detector.
Gas/fuel vapor detectors do not monitor the
buildup of carbon monoxide in an enclosed
area. For further information on the design,
construction, and testing of boats in consider-
ation of carbon monoxide, see ABYC TH-.
•..
Observe.all.safety.signs.and.warnings.both.
inside.the.boat.and.in.the.immediate.boating.
area.
•..
•..
Become.familiar.with,.and.adhere.to,..
the “Rules of the Road”.
Maintain.boat.speed.at.or.below.the.legal......
limits..Avoid.excessive.speed.or.speeds.......
not.appropriate.for.operating.conditions.
NOTICE
Detection devices should meet the
requirements of ABYC A- “Carbon Monoxide
Detection Systems on Boats”.
•..
Be.sure.at.least.one.other.passenger.is.
familiar.with.the.operation.and.the.safety.
aspects.of.the.boat.in.case.of.an.emergency.
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
•...
•...
Load.the.boat.within.the.limits.listed.on.the.
capacity.plate..Balance.loads.bow.and.stern.
and.port.to.starboard.
NOTICE
YOU are responsible for your own safety, the
safety of your passengers, and the safety of
fellow boaters.
Do.not.use.the.boat.in.bad.weather.or.sea..
conditions.beyond.the.skill.or.experience.of..
the.operator.or.the.comfortable.capability..
of.the.boat.or.passengers.
A. Drugs and Alcohol
•..
•..
Make.sure.the.passengers.and.gear.do.not.
obstruct.the.operator’s.view.or.impede.his.
ability.to.move.
Alcohol consumption and boating do not mix!
Operating under the influence endangers the
lives of your passengers and other boaters.
Federal laws prohibit operating a boat under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do.not.exceed.the.maximum.engine.power.
rating stated on the certification plate located
inside.the.boat.
C. Passenger Safety
Do.not.use.drugs.or.drink.alcohol.while.operating.a.
boat..Like.driving.a.car,.driving.a.boat.requires.sober,.
attentive.care..Operating.a.boat.while.intoxicated.or.
under the influence of drugs is not only dangerous,
but it is also a Federal offense carrying a significant
penalty..These.laws.are.vigorously.enforced..The..
use.of.drugs.and.alcohol,.singly.or.in.combination,.
decreases.reaction.time,.impedes.judgement,.impairs.
vision,.and.inhibits.your.ability.to.operate.a.boat.
Before.getting.underway,.show.all.passengers.where.
emergency.and.safety.equipment.is.stowed,.and.
explain.how.to.use.it..Everyone.aboard.should.wear.
rubber-soled.shoes.which.resist.slipping.on.wet.
surfaces..While.underway,.passengers.should.remain.
seated.inside.the.deck.rails.and.gates..Do.not.allow.
passengers.to.drag.their.feet.or.hands.in.the.water..
Always.use.handholds.and.other.safety.hardware.to.
prevent.falls..All.nonswimmers,.poor.swimmers.and.
small.children.should.wear.PFDs.at.all.times.
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page
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