EMERGENCIES
Always be ready to help others on the water if possible, but do not take
any unnecessary risks. Use equipment to save a life, but do not risk
a life to save equipment. Consult earlier information in this manual
concerning accidents, etc. Also, read other literature concerning on
the water emergencies. Be alert and prepared!
Fire
Fire aboard a vessel can spread quickly and can cause tremendous
alarm among everyone. Most res can be prevented by keeping
the bilge free from oil and debris. Keep all equipment stowed and
maintained in working order. Carry a backup re extinguisher on
board. If something becomes a possible re hazard, remove that
possibility at once.
Never use water on gasoline, oil or electrical res. When you dump
water on an electrical re a you can be shocked since water conducts
electricity.
Follow these instructions if a re breaks out:
A. Fit everyone aboard with a life jacket. Turn o the ignition.
B. Try to keep the re downwind. If the re is to the stern, head the
bow toward the wind. If forward, put the stern to the wind.
C. If the engine should catch re, shut o the fuel supply Usually
there is a fuel tank access that you can crimp the fuel feed line.
D. Use a hand re extinguisher. Make sure to point it at the base of
the ames. Use short bursts and sweep the extinguisher side to side.
Remember : (4 lb. extinguisher discharges in 20 seconds)
ese actions help prevent the re from spreading to other parts of
the boat. You can extinguish res quickly if you act swi ly. Have a
plan of action in motion in case a re breaks out.
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