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Vessel Operation

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EMERGENCIES

Always be ready to help others on the water if possible, but do not

take any unnecessary risks. Use equipment to save a life, but do not

risk a life to save equipment. Consult earlier information in this manual

concerning accidents, etc. Also, read other literature concerning on the

water emergencies. Be alert and prepared!

Fire

Fire aboard a vessel can spread quickly and can cause tremendous alarm

among everyone. Most ﬁ res can be prevented by keeping the bilge free

from oil and debris. Keep all equipment stowed and maintained in

working order. Carry a backup ﬁ re extinguisher on board. If something

becomes a possible ﬁ re hazard, remove that possibility at once.

Never use water on gasoline, oil or electrical ﬁ res. When you dump

water on an electrical ﬁ re you can be shocked. Follow these instructions

if a ﬁ re breaks out:

 Fit everyone aboard with a life jacket. Turn off the ignition.

 Try to keep the ﬁ re downwind. If the ﬁ re is to the stern, head the

bow toward the wind. If forward, put the stern to the wind.

 If the engine should catch ﬁ re, shut off the fuel supply. Usually

there is a fuel tank access that you can crimp the fuel feed line.

 Use a hand ﬁ re extinguisher or pull the cable on the automatic ﬁ re

extinguishing system. Make sure to point it at the base of the ﬂ ames.

Use short bursts and sweep the extinguisher side to side.

Remember : (4 lb. extinguisher discharges in 20 seconds)

These actions help prevent the ﬁ re from spreading to other parts of

the boat. You can extinguish ﬁ res quickly if you act swiftly. Have a plan

of action in motion in case a ﬁ re breaks out.