GENERAL INFORMATION
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Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not be
confused with seasickness or intoxication, include headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea.
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WARNING
Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation.
Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient concentration can
lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death.
POOR VENTILATION
Under certain running and/or wind conditions, permanently enclosed or
canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw
in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in
your boat.
Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and
passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is
near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon
monoxide.
While Boat Is Stationary
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a
b
a - Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined
space.
b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine running.
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