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on parts of your yacht that are not intended
for passenger use, such as the gunwales
or the bowrail.
• Ask all persons to remain seated while
your yacht is in motion, particularly during
inclement weather.
• DO NOT use the swim platform or board-
ing ladder while the engines are in operation,
whether or not your yacht is in motion.
• Always maintain a good lookout. Keep
away from swimmers, divers and water-
skiers. They should display a fl ag when
engaged in these types of water sports, but
DO NOT rely upon it; if you suspect that
type of activity, it is best to avoid that area,
if possible.
• Understand and obey the “Rules of the
Road”.
• Understand and obey all local boating
laws.
• Always maintain complete control of your
yacht.
• Finally, ALWAYS operate your yacht with
care, courtesy and common sense.
Voluntary Safety Inspections
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
and boating offi cials in many states offer
courtesy safety inspections of your yacht
at no charge to you. They will examine
your yacht for compliance with all safety
standards and required safety equipment.
You may voluntarily consent to one of these
inspections and you are given suffi cient time
to make necessary corrections without fear
of prosecution for any discrepancies found.
Contact your local United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary or appropriate state agency
for details concerning these courtesy safety
inspections.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide Gas
(CO) is colorless, odorless and tasteless.
It is highly poisonous, endangering lives
even at very low levels of concentration.
Mild exposure causes headaches and fa-
tigue, often resembling “fl u-like” symp-
toms. Medium exposure causes severe
headaches, drowsiness, nausea and
rapid heart rate. Extreme exposure re-
sults in unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardiorespiratory failure and death. If
Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) is detected in
your yacht, immediately contact a quali-
fi ed technician to locate and repair the
source of the poisonous gas. DO NOT
enter your yacht until repairs have been
made and the Carbon Monoxide Gas
(CO) is lowered to an acceptable level.
Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) inhaled into the
lungs combines with the blood to reduce
the ability to carry oxygen. Reducing the
amount of oxygen to the body tissue results
in death of the tissue. The presence of Car-
bon Monoxide Gas (CO) requires the yacht
operator’s special and immediate attention.
Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) in high concen-
trations is fatal within minutes. The effects
of lower concentrations are cumulative and
can be as lethal as high concentrations.
The symptoms of excessive exposure to
Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) concentra-
tions may include watery and itchy eyes,
throbbing temples, ringing in the ears, inat-
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