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2870 OFFSHORE

“station wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured in the vacuum or low pressure

area, usually the cockpit, bridge deck and cabin, that can be created by the forward speed of the

boat.

Boats underway should close all aft facing hatches and doors. The forward facing deck hatches

should be open whenever possible to help pressurize the living spaces of the boat. No sleeping

in the cabin should be permitted while underway. Proper ventilation should be maintained on the

bridge deck by opening windshield vents as far as possible to help pressurize the cockpit area. The

canvas drop or aft curtain must be removed and the side curtains should be opened or removed to

increase air flow and maintain proper ventilation whenever the engines are running. Under no

circumstances should the engines be operating with side curtains closed and the aft or drop

curtain installed.

Extreme caution must be taken while at anchor or in a slip when an auxiliary power generator is

operating. Wind still nights can easily allow exhaust fumes, containing high concentrations of CO

from the generator on your boat or from an adjacent boat's generator to enter the boat. The exhaust

fumes may enter your boat through open hatches or windows.

A carbon monoxide detector has been installed in your cabin as standard equipment. While a CO

detector enhances your protection from CO poisoning, it does not guarantee it will not occur. Do

not use the carbon monoxide detector as a replacement for ordinary precautions or periodic

inspections of equipment. Never rely on alarm systems to save your life, common sense is still

prudent and necessary. Remember, the operator of the boat carries the ultimate responsibility to

make sure the boat is properly ventilated and the passengers are not exposed to dangerous levels

of carbon monoxide. You always should be alert to the symptoms and early warning signs of

carbon monoxide poisoning. You also should read the book entitled “Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts”

included with this manual, the “Carbon Monoxide Detector” in the Safety Equipment chapter of

this manual, and the owner’s manual supplied by the CO detector manufacturer, for operation

instructions and additional information regarding the hazards and symptoms of carbon monoxide

poisoning.

ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL. EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDI-

ATELY. DO A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR.

DO NOT REENTER THE CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE PROBLEM

FOUND AND CORRECTED.

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