Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Where and How CO Can Accumulate
Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn-
ing device when boat is moored in a con-
fined space.
B. Mooring too close to another boat that is
using its engine, generator, or other fuel
burning device.
To correct stationary situations A and/or B:
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Close all windows, portlights and hatches.
If possible, move your boat away from source of CO.
Running Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
C. Running boat with trim angle of bow too high.
D. Running boat without through ventilation (sta-
tion wagon effect).
To correct running situations C and/or D:
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Trim bow down.
Open windows and canvas.
When possible, run boat so that prevailing winds help dissipate exhaust.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO
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Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see above).
Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times.
Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away from these areas.
Never sit on, or hang onto, the back deck or swim platform while the engine(s) are running.
Never enter the areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located.
Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if exhaust fumes are detected on the boat, take
immediate action to dissipate these fumes.
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Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air immediately. Seek medical
attention—unless you’re sure it’s not CO.
Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace alarms as recommended by the
alarm manufacturer.
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Follow the checklists provided on the next page.
Get a Vessel Safety Check.
For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®.
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
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