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Safety On Board
EXHAUST & CARBON
MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust can be hazardous.
especially from gasoline engines, gasoline generators,
grills, stoves, space heaters and on a much smaller degree
diesel engines.
CO is a natural by-product of the gasoline engine using
an arti cial spark . Diesels on the other hand detonate
fuel using pressure and temperature. Looking at the two
engines another way, gasoline engines use much more
oxygen up in the combustion process which contributes
to a much higher CO build-up. Although diesels do
produce a small amount of CO the combustion process
operates with much greater amounts of oxygen which
the end result is a much lower CO level.
Ensure that you read the information and follow all the
recommendations regarding CO.
Familiarize your crew, passengers and yourself with
the sources, symptoms and possible e ects of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Remember that boats in the same
general vicinity can cause your vessel to accumulate
dangerous CO levels in the cabin and or in the cockpit.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM CO POISONING!
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT WITH PEOPLE
HOLDING ON TO THE SWIM PLATFORM
OR WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER.
For safety sake avoid the following:
1. Do not park by other boats with their engine idling or
generator cycling for an extended period of time .
2. Do not disable the carbon monoxide alarms that come
with your Regal boat. Test the units in accordance with
the alarm manufacturers instructions.
3. Do not operate an engine for extended periods of time
while in a con ned area or where exhaust outlets face a
sea wall or bulkhead.
4. Do not operate the engine for an extended period of
time with the canvas in the upright and installed position.
5. Have the engine exhaust system inspected when the
boat is in for service.
6. Persons sleeping can easily be overcome by carbon
monoxide without realizing it. Do not sleep on board
while an engine or generator is running close-by.
7. Do not operate your vessel for extended periods with
the bow up in slow cruise conditions especially close
behind a vessel being towed or one operating at slow
speeds.
8. When underway open all hatches, windshield vents,
and main cabin entry door to allow proper air ow from
bow to stern.
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