Section B
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Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
Backdrafting or the “station wagon effect” is caused by
air movement over or around a boat creating a low pres-
sure area of suction area around the stern which can
increase CO level on the boat. Backdrafting can be af-
fected by relative wind direction , boat speed, and boat
trim angle. See Figure B10 Backdrafting - Airflows Over
Boat and Behind Transom”.
Under certain speed and operating conditions the low
pressure area may form in other regions and permit car-
bon monoxide to enter the hull through openings that
are not on the back of the vessel. Boat factors which
may affect CO concentration:
Figure B10: Backdrafting - Air flows over boat and
behind transom.
1.
Inefficient trim angle. See Figure B11.
2.
Excessive or unequally distributed weight.
Figure B11: Inefficient trim angles.
3.
Canvas Configurations - Under various conditions,
adding or removing canvas may raise or lower CO
levels. See Figures B10, B11 & B13.
I.
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats
A boat operator should be aware that dangerous con-
centrations of CO can accumulate when a boat, genera-
tor or other engine operated device is operated while the
boat is moored in a confined area such as:
1.
Boathouses,
2.
Proximity to sea walls, or
3.
Proximity to other boats.
Orient the boat for maximum dissipation of the exhaust
or DO NOT run the boat or boat equipment for extended
periods under these conditions. See Figure B8.
Figure B8: The effect of sea walls and other confined spaces.
A boat operator should be aware that carbon monoxide
is emitted from any boat’s exhaust. The operation, moor-
ing, and anchoring in an area containing other boats may
be in an atmosphere containing CO not of the operator’s
making. An operator likewise needs to be aware of the
effect of his actions on other boats. Of prime concern is
the operation of an auxiliary generator with boats moored
along side each other. Be aware of the effect your ex-
haust may have on other vessels and be aware that the
operation of other vessel’s equipment may affect the car-
bon monoxide concentration on your vessel. See Fig-
ure B9.
Figure B9: The effect of boats moored along side.
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