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SECTION ONE
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
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DANGER
Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless
and extremely dangerous. All engines and fuel
burning appliances produce CO as exhaust.
Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause
BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of exposure to
CO include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent
accumulation of CO in the boat.
Each year, boaters are injured or killed by carbon monoxide.
Virtually all of these injuries and deaths are preventable. Carbon
monoxide is a potentially deadly gas produced anytime a carbon-
based fuel, such as gasoline, burns. Carbon monoxide sources
on your boat include gasoline engines and generators, cooking
ranges, space heaters and water heaters.
Do not confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with seasickness,
intoxication or heat stress. If someone complains of irritated
eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness or drowsiness,
or you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, immediately move
the person to fresh air, investigate the cause and take corrective
action. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Indmar engines are equipped with catalytic converters which
significantly reduce harmful CO emissions, but it is important that
all of the DO’s and DON’Ts still be followed.
Please follow these DOs and DON’Ts to ensure a safe boating
experience every time.
DON’T swim or sit near the swim platform when any engine is
running.
DON’T hold on to the swim platform while the boat is underway
(no “Teak Surfing”).
DON’T moor next to another boat whose engine is running.
DON’T confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with seasickness or
intoxication.
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