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Boating Safety
• Do not allow people to be on or near the swim platform or in
the water near the swim platform while the engine is running.
Carbon monoxide will exist around the back of the boat when
engines are running.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space or while the
boat is tethered to another vessel.
• Do not go under the boat cover while the engine is running or
shortly after the engine has been running. Carbon monoxide
may be trapped under the cover. It is important to remove the
cover and/or ventilate the area before going under the boat
cover.
• Do not “platform/teak” surf or platform drag. Carbon
monoxide will exist in high concentrations in the vicinity of
the swim platform near the water while the engine is running.
The USCG has deemed platform dragging as a dangerous and
hazardous activity which should be prohibited, as it can result
in injury or death.
• In the event that someone exhibits the symptoms of carbon
monoxide exposure (nausea, headache, dizziness, or
drowsiness), have them breathe fresh air and, if necessary,
immediately seek medical attention.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can
cause brain damage or death.
Engine and generator
exhaust contains odorless
and colorless carbon
monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat
when engines or generators are running.
Move to fresh air, if you feel nausea, headache,
dizziness, or drowsiness.
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