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Open flames demand constant attention.
I.
Control Failure
Keep flammable materials in approved contain-
ers.in.a.overboard.vented.locker.sealed.from.the.
interior.of.the.boat..
In.the.unlikely.event.of.a.shift/throttle.failure,.shut.
down.the.engine.immediately..Carefully.check.the.
control.connections.in.the.engine.compartment.to.
see.if.they.are.secure..If.not,.try.to.locate.the.attach-
ing.hardware.and.reassemble..If.that.is.not.possible,.
try.to.use.whatever.is.available.such.as.paper.clips,.
hair.clips,.tape,.etc.,.to.secure.the.connections..If.a.
temporary.repair.is.made,.return.to.port.at.the.slowest.
steerable.speed.and.be.prepared.to.take.emergency.
action.should.the.temporary.repair.fail.also..Have.your.
dealer.make.repairs.before.using.the.boat.again..
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Ensure.ventilation.systems.are.unobstructed..
Remove.mooring.covers.before.starting.engine..
Check.the.bilge.for.fuel.leaks..
Extinguish.smoking.materials.carefully..
Use special care with flame or high temperatures
around.urethane.foam..
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Check cleaning products for flammability.
J.
Steering Failure
Ventilate.when.cleaning.or.painting..
If.a.problem.with.the.steering.occurs,.shut.down.the.
engine.immediately..Check.the.connections.to.the.
drive.unit.in.the.engine.compartment..Some.boats.
have.a.push/pull.cable.while.others.will.have.hydraulic.
hose.connections..With.cable.connections,.check.the.
attaching.hardware.and.tighten.it.if.necessary..If.you.
have.hydraulic.hose.connections,.check.to.see.if.they.
are.leaking..If.so,.tighten.the.connections.and.check.
the hydraulic fluid reservoir level. Most stern drives
are.power.assisted.and.have.their.own.hydraulic.
reservoir.and.engine.mounted.drive.pump;.check.the.
level.of.reservoir.and.drive.pump.belt..If.the.steering..
is.not.operating.properly,.do.not.operate.the.boat..
and.call.for.assistance..
.Disconnect.electrical.system.from.its.power.source.
before.performing.maintenance..
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.Replace.breaker.or.fuse.with.same.amperage.
device..
.Electrical.appliances.must.be.within.rated.amper-
age.of.boat.circuits..Observe.the.boat.carefully.
while.the.electrical.system.is.being.energized..
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Allow only a qualified marine electrician to service
the.boats.electrical.system..
G. Medical Emergency
Accidents.while.boating.can.and.may.happen..Be.
prepared.to.handle.these.emergencies.when.they.
happen. Keeping a first aid kit and dry blankets on
board.can.assist.during.these.situations..It.is.also.a.
good.idea.to.contact.your.local.Red.Cross.for.informa-
tion and training on first aid and CPR.
K. Additional Underway Information
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Always.be.aware.of.local.laws.on.noise.limits...
Noise.means.engine.noise,.radio.noise.or.even.
yelling.by.people.on.your.boat..Good.seaman-
ship.demands.that.you.operate.your.boat.quietly.
so.as.not.to.infringe.on.the.rights.of.others..Don’t.
use.thru-transom.exhaust.unless.you.are.well.off.
shore..
H. Propulsion Failure
Before.you.call.for.help.regarding.an.engine.or.drive.
unit.failure,.it.is.a.good.idea.to.eliminate.the.possibil-
ity.of.simple.problems..Turn.off.the.engine.and.check.
to.see.that.(1).there.is.fuel.in.the.tank;.(2).the.engine.
cooling.intakes.on.the.outdrive.are.not.clogged;.(3).
props.are.clean.and.free.of.weeds,.netting,.etc.;.(4).no.
hoses.are.leaking;.(5).there.is.oil.in.the.engine..
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You.are.responsible.for.any.damage.or.injury..
caused.by.your.boat’s.wake..Observe.no.wake.
speed.zone.warnings..Operate.your.boat.with.
regard.for.the.safety.of.other.boats.and.people..
in.your.boating.area..
Once.you.have.checked.out.the.possibilities.listed.
above and find they are not the problem, call for help
giving.your.position.and.a.detailed.description.of.your.
boat..
Keep.your.engine.well.tuned.to.decrease.exhaust..
hydrocarbon.emissions.that.pollute.the.air.and.
water..
Prelaunch & Underway - Section S
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