Nautique 230 - Manual (Page 32)

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Section 1
Replacement lanyards should be of sufficient length to avoid
inadvertent activation. Accidental loss of power can be hazardous
particularly when docking or in heavy seas, strong current or high
winds.
Emergencies
Be prepared to deal with emergencies before they happen. Try to
formulate a plan for each type in advance so that decisions can be
made quickly and without hesitation. Precious moments lost can
mean the difference between losing and saving a life.
Fire/Explosion
You must be prepared and act quickly when dealing with a fire. It is
not recommended to battle a fire for an extended period of time.
Turn engines off and abandon the boat if the fire cannot be
extinguished quickly. Swim at least 25 yards (23 meters) upwind
from the boat and use the visual distress signals to get assistance.
Onboard fires involving the fuel system usually result in either an
explosion that completely destroys the boat, or the boat burning to
the waterline and self-extinguishing. Deciding on abandoning the
boat or staying to fight the fire is difficult and depends on many
factors. Try to formulate a fire plan in advance to help make that
decision quickly and without hesitation.
Be sure to:
• Use caution and do not smoke when refueling.
• Verify that fuel does not leak.
• Use only marine approved equipment on your boat.
Burn hazard from gasoline floating on
water which is ignited can cause death or serious injury.
Gasoline will float on top of water and can burn. If the
boat is abandoned, swim upwind, far enough to avoid
fuel that can spread over the surface of the water.
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