Section 3 - On the Water
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• Report accidents. Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law
enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if 1) there
is loss of life or probable loss of life, 2) there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, 3) there is damage
to boats or other property where the damage value exceeds US $500.00 or 4) there is complete loss of the boat. Seek further
assistance from local law enforcement.
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion engines including the outboards, sterndrives and
inboard engines that propel boats, as well as the generators that power various boat accessories. Carbon monoxide is a deadly
gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
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
Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death. Keep the boat well ventilated while at rest
or underway and avoid prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide.
Good Ventilation
Ventilate the passenger area, open the side curtains or forward hatches to remove fumes.
1. Example of desired air flow through the boat.
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Poor Ventilation
Under certain 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 open area of a stationary boat that contains
or is near an operating engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
1. Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is stationary:
a - Operating the engine when
the boat is moored in a
confined space
b - Mooring close to another boat
with its engine operating
2. Examples of poor ventilation while a boat is moving:
a - Operating the boat with the trim
angle of the bow too high
b - Operating the boat with no
forward hatches open (station
wagon effect)
Basic Boat Operation
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation
IMPORTANT: If the boat is operated during periods of freezing temperature, take precautions to prevent freezing damage to the
power package. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Limited Warranty.
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