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and vents, proximity and types of struc-
tures and other boats, wind speed and
direction, speed of the boat, etc. Although
it would be impossible to identify every
variable or combination of variables that
may affect the accumulation of carbon
monoxide, the boat operator must remain
aware at all times of the possibility of CO
accumulation.
The following illustrations show some of
the ways that cabon monoxide gas can
accumulate in your boat while at dock and
underway. Become familiar with these
examples to prevent exposure to this
poisonous gas.
Blocked hull exhaust outlets near a
pier, dock, seawall, bulkhead or any
other structure can cause excessive
accumulation of Carbon Monoxide
Gas(CO) within the cabin areas of your
yacht. Be certain hull exhaust outlets
are not blocked in any way.
Engine and generator exhaust from
other vessels alongside your yacht,
while docked or anchored, can cause
excessive accumulation of Carbon
Monoxide Gas(CO) within the cabin and
cockpit areas of your yacht. Be alert for
exhaust from other vessels.
When protective weather coverings are
in place, engine or generator exhaust
from your yacht, while docked, at an-
chor, drifting or underway can cause
excessive accumulation of Carbon
Monoxide Gas(CO) within the cabin and
cockpit areas of your yacht. Always
provide adequate ventilation when the
weather coverings are in place and
either the engine or the generator are
running.
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