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Prelaunch & Underway - Section S
boat.to.determine.the.extent.of.damage..
1... .Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their.
PFDs..
2... .If.you.need.help.and.your.boat.has.a.ship-to-shore.
radio, first contact the U. S. Coast Guard (VHF
Channel.16).or.other.rescue.authorities.immedi-
ately..
3... .Prepare.to.assist.the.other.vessel.unless.your.pas-
sengers.and/or.boat.are.in.danger..
4... .If.the.bow.of.the.other.boat.penetrated.your.boat’s.
hull,.prepare.to.block.the.opening.once.the.boats.
are.separated..
5... .Shore.up.the.hole.with.a.spare.PFD.or.bunk..
cushion.from.your.boat..
6... .While.blocking.the.hole,.trim.the.boat.so.that.the.
hole.is.out.of.the.water..
F. Fire
Most fires are caused by electrical problems or care
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less fueling practices. A fire on board your boat is a
serious.emergency..You.must.work.quickly.to.imple-
ment safety procedures. If a fire occurs, immediately
stop.the.engine..
1... .Make.sure.all.persons.aboard.are.wearing.their.
PFDs..
2. If the fire is small, attempt to put it out with your
fire extinguisher. If the fire is in the engine com
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partment,.turn.off.the.bilge.blower..Do.not.open.
the.engine.compartment..This.feeds.oxygen.to..
the fire and may cause it to flare up.
3. If the fire gets out of control, execute a distress
signal.and.call.for.help.if.equipped.with.a.ship-to-
shore.radio..
4... .All.persons.aboard.should.jump.overboard.and.
swim a safe distance away from the flames.
IMPORTANT:.All.persons.aboard.should.know.the.
location and proper operation of the fire extinguishers.
Guidelines
•. .Use.only.approved.marine.cooking.and.heating.
systems..
look for the cause of the flooding. Check all hoses,
through hull fittings, seacocks and strainers. If flooding
occurs.as.a.result.of.collision.or.grounding.damage,.
call.for.assistance.and.head.for.shore.if.possible..
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard
By.far,.the.largest.number.of.boating.fatalities.involve.
capsizing.and.falling.overboard.accidents..By.being.
prepared.ahead.of.time.with.an.appropriate.plan.of.
action,.you.can.greatly.lower.your.chances.and.your.
passengers’.chances.of.becoming.seriously.injured..
C. Capsizing
Wear.PFDs.or.have.them.readily.available.at.all.times..
If.your.boat.capsizes,.and.others.were.on.board,.
locate.them.and.guide.them.to.the.safety.of.the.hull..
Even if the boat floats in an upside-down position, stay
with.it..The.boat.hull.is.much.easier.for.rescuers.to.
spot.than.a.human.head.sticking.out.of.the.water..DO.
NOT.attempt.to.swim.ashore,.it.may.be.further.than.it.
looks..
D. Man Overboard
Think.through.and.follow.these.procedures.if.someone.
in.your.boat.falls.overboard..
•. .Remember,.every.second.counts,.you.must.act.
fast..
•. .Move.throttles.to.idle.position.immediately.and.yell.
“MAN OVERBOARD. ”
• Throw some floating object overboard immedi
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ately..Keep.your.required.Type.IV.PFD.accessible.
at.all.times.for.such.an.emergency..
•. .Keep.the.person.in.the.water.in.sight.at.all.times..
Have.a.passenger.do.nothing.but.watch.the.per-
son..Do.not.go.into.the.water.to.help.the.victim..
One.person.in.the.water.is.enough.trouble..
•. .Circle.around.quickly,.approaching.into.the.wind.
and.waves..When.the.person.is.alongside,.put.the.
engine.in.neutral.and.throw.them.a.Type.IV.PFD.
with.a.line.attached.or.extend.a.paddle.or.boat.
hook.within.his/her.reach..
E. Collision
If a serious collision occurs, you should first check the
condition.of.all.passengers.aboard,.then.inspect.your.
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