World Cat 280DC-X - 4.10.5 Weather; 4.11 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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• Dizziness
• Nausea / Voming
• Headache / Throbbing in the temples
• Fague
• Muscular twitching
• Inability to focus or think clearly
If you or any of passengers experience any of these symptoms, leave the area and nd a source of fresh air
immediate ly. If your symptoms persist, seek medical aenon.
4.10.5 Weather
Pay aenon to weather paerns. If you nd yourself in the path of a storm, seek shelter immediately. If
you cannot reach a dock, seek refuge inside the boat while the storm advances. Never get in the water and
stay clear of metal components on your boat. If lightning strikes, it would likely pass through metal objects
seeking a ground.
4.10.6 Towing
Due to an accident or loss of power, it may become necessary to tow another vessel or have your boat
towed. If you are providing assistance, never aempt to tow a boat larger than your own. Be certain to
use proper lines (ropes) and raonal judgment to prevent further damage. Tow lines are under heavy
strain, therefore passengers should remain clear of the lines to protect themselves from injury. For more
informaon on towing, reference page 39 of the Sportsh, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual.
4.11 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
One of the most important consideraons when dealing with boang safety is carbon monoxide. Commonly
referred to as CO, carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas emied from any engine
exhaust. Including inboards and outboards. A CO parcle is close in weight to the air we consume; therefore
it does not rise or fall in the atmos phere, but accumulates in enclosed spaces. Boat owners with enclosed
heads, cabins, or canvas enclosures should pay parcular aenon to CO. Be aware that fumes produced on
your boat can aect other vessels and other boats can aect you. A primary concern is the use of generators
when boats are moored adjacent to each other.
Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and potenally fatal if inhaled over an extended period of me.
Symptoms of CO poison ing include:
!!! DANGER
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas pro duced by the exhaust system of any
combusble engine. CO can cause brain damage or death if inhaled over an extended period of me. To protect
yourself and your passengers, never block the venlaon outlets in cabins, consoles, or other enclosed spaces.