Extra bulbs Spare propeller Extra fuses
Extra drain plug Spark plugs Spare wire
Extra prop nut/washer
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas by-product of the burning of carbon
based fuels like gasoline. In high concentrations, CO can be fatal within minutes.
The effects of CO in lower concentrations are cumulative and can be just as lethal
over long periods of time. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: itchy
and watering eyes, flushed appearance, throbbing temples, inability to think coher-
ently, ringing in the ears, tightness across the chest, headaches, drowsiness, nausea,
dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, collapse and convulsions.
Outboard motors exhaust carbon monoxide and other gases typically through the
hub or the propeller. To avoid exposure to carbon monoxide, do not stand or swim
near the motor when the engine is idling.
Outboard powered open boats present a lower risk of exposure to dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide from their own motors because natural ventilation dissipates
the majority of the engine exhaust. However, engine or generator exhaust from
other boats docked or anchored nearby can emit poisonous carbon monoxide gas
and endanger people in the vicinity. Be alert for exhaust from other boats alongside
your boat, and monitor people around you for symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, evacuate the area and move the
victim to fresh air. Get medical help immediately.
If the boat has a boarding platform or swim ladder see warning label on page 1.14.
Following are examples of possible situations where carbon monoxide may accu-
mulate within your boat while docked, anchored, or underway. Become familiar
with these examples and their precautions to prevent DANGEROUS accidents.
Generator or hull exhaust from other vessels while either
docked or anchored can emit poisonous carbon monoxide gas and cause exces-
sive accumulation within cabin and cockpit areas. See Figure 2-6. Be alert for
generator exhaust from other vessels alongside.
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