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FORMULA
BOATING SAFETY
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
Drugs/Alcohol
Federal and state law prohibit operating a
boat under the influence of alcohol and
other drugs. These regulations are actively
enforced. Impaired operation may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Mixing boating with the use of alcohol and other
drugs results in many accidents and deaths each
year. These substances reduce your reaction time
and affect your better judgement. Combined with
the sun, wind, waves, and noise of other
watercraft, the effects of drugs are increased and
will significantly reduce your reaction time. As the
owner/operator, you are responsible for the
alcohol/drug use and onboard behavior of your
passengers.
NOTICE
If the operator’s blood alcohol content is
0.10% (0.08% in some states) or above,
violators are subject to a civil penalty up to
$1,000.00 or criminal penalty up to
$5,000.00, one year imprisonment or both.
Operating a boat under the influence can
also result in a loss of automobile driving
privileges.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide Safety Symbol
Figure 2-10
No Alcohol or Other Drugs
Figure 2-9
Test the carbon monoxide detectors
operation before each trip, at least once a
week and after the boat has been in
storage. Do not tamper with the operation
of the carbon monoxide detectors. They
are installed for your safety.
Your Formula boat is equipped with at least one
carbon monoxide (CO) detector located in the
cabin.
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector will only
detect the presence of carbon monoxide
gas at its sensor. Carbon monoxide may
be present in other areas.
NOTICE
A carbon monoxide detector will not detect
other vapors such as gasoline.
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