look for the cause of the flooding. Check all hoses,
through hull fittings, seacocks and strainers. If flooding
occurs.as.a.result.of.collision.or.grounding.damage,.
call.for.assistance.and.head.for.shore.if.possible..
boat.to.determine.the.extent.of.damage..
1... Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their..
PFDs..
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard
2... If.you.need.help.and.your.boat.has.a.ship-to-shore..
radio, first contact the U. S. Coast Guard (VHF
Channel.16).or.other.rescue.authorities.immedi-
ately..
By.far,.the.largest.number.of.boating.fatalities.involve.
capsizing.and.falling.overboard.accidents..By.being.
prepared.ahead.of.time.with.an.appropriate.plan.of.
action,.you.can.greatly.lower.your.chances.and.your.
passengers’.chances.of.becoming.seriously.injured..
3... Prepare.to.assist.the.other.vessel.unless.your.pas-.
sengers.and/or.boat.are.in.danger..
C. Capsizing
4... If.the.bow.of.the.other.boat.penetrated.your.boat’s..
hull,.prepare.to.block.the.opening.once.the.boats.
are.separated..
Wear.PFDs.or.have.them.readily.available.at.all.times..
If.your.boat.capsizes,.and.others.were.on.board,.
locate.them.and.guide.them.to.the.safety.of.the.hull..
Even if the boat floats in an upside-down position, stay
with.it..The.boat.hull.is.much.easier.for.rescuers.to.
spot.than.a.human.head.sticking.out.of.the.water..DO.
NOT.attempt.to.swim.ashore,.it.may.be.further.than.it.
looks..
5... Shore.up.the.hole.with.a.spare.PFD.or.bunk...
cushion.from.your.boat..
6... While.blocking.the.hole,.trim.the.boat.so.that.the..
hole.is.out.of.the.water..
F. Fire
D. Man Overboard
Most fires are caused by electrical problems or care-
less fueling practices. A fire on board your boat is a
serious.emergency..You.must.work.quickly.to.imple-
ment safety procedures. If a fire occurs, immediately
stop.the.engine..
Think.through.and.follow.these.procedures.if.someone.
in.your.boat.falls.overboard..
•.
•.
•
.Remember,.every.second.counts,.you.must.act.
fast..
1...
Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their..
PFDs..
.Move.throttles.to.idle.position.immediately.and.yell.
“MAN OVERBOARD. ”
2.
If the fire is small, attempt to put it out with your
fire extinguisher. If the fire is in the engine com-
partment,.turn.off.the.bilge.blower..Do.not.open.
the.engine.compartment..This.feeds.oxygen.to..
the fire and may cause it to flare up.
Throw some floating object overboard immedi-
ately..Keep.your.required.Type.IV.PFD.accessible.
at.all.times.for.such.an.emergency..
•.
.Keep.the.person.in.the.water.in.sight.at.all.times..
Have.a.passenger.do.nothing.but.watch.the.per-
son..Do.not.go.into.the.water.to.help.the.victim..
One.person.in.the.water.is.enough.trouble..
3. If the fire gets out of control, execute a distress
signal.and.call.for.help.if.equipped.with.a.ship-to-
shore.radio..
•.
.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.his/her.reach..
4... All.persons.aboard.should.jump.overboard.and..
swim a safe distance away from the flames.
IMPORTANT:.All.persons.aboard.should.know.the.
location and proper operation of the fire extinguishers.
E. Collision
Guidelines
If a serious collision occurs, you should first check the
condition.of.all.passengers.aboard,.then.inspect.your.
•.
Use.only.approved.marine.cooking.and.heating..
systems..
Prelaunch & Underway - Section S
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