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Fire
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can lead to accidental fire.
Guard against and watch for fuel spills and leaks.
Inspect wiring for damage or exposure that could lead to short circuits or arcing.
Make sure those who smoke are careful to avoid accidental fire ignition.
Do not allow smoking while fueling.
Keep a USCG approved fire extinguisher on board at all times.
Inspect the fire extinguisher regularly, learn how to use it properly and instruct others as well.
Use water to fight a fire as a last resort after making arrangements to abandon the boat if a fire should get
out of control.
Keep the following in mind if a fire is burning out of control and you must abandon the boat:
o
Abandon the boat into the wind to minimize burn risk from floating fuel.
o
Wear a PFD unless you must swim under burning fuel.
o
If swimming under burning fuel, throw a PFD outside of the burning area and swim under
the burning fuel to it.
Equipment
USCG regulations require that you have the following Coast Guard approved equipment onboard while operating your
boat:
Fire
extinguisher(s)
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each occupant
One throwable PFD
Sound signal device
Navigational lights if operated at night
Sight signal device approved for day and night use when in coastal waters or the great lakes
In addition, here is a list of suggested equipment you should have aboard your Pro-Line:
Binoculars
First aid kit and blankets
EPIRB (emergency beacon)
Bailing
device
Mooring lines and fenders
Waterproof matches or lighter
2 way radio
Combination
oar/boat
hook
Floating key chain and spare keys
Navigation
device
Spare prop and hardware
Spare fasteners, hose clamps and plugs
Tool kit and lubricant
Local charts and compass
Waterproof flashlight and spare batteries
Spare fuses and bulbs
Emergency food and water
Anchor and sea anchor with sufficient line
Flooding
Be aware of and avoid conditions that can cause your boat to flood with water. Possible causes of flooding include:
Damage to the hull or thru-hull fitting
Waves washing into the boat
Water entering cockpit due to improper loading
Failure to properly install the drain plug.
The boat will become flooded and may swamp, capsize or sink if water enters the boat faster than the bilge pump can
expel it.
Hazardous Conditions
Keep track of weather developments and avoid hazardous conditions whenever possible. When forced to operate your
Pro-Line in storm conditions:
Wear
PFD's.
Stow loose gear and equipment.
Place heavy items as low as possible.
Head for the easiest port to reach a safe location.
Reduce speed. You are moving too fast if the boat leaves the water.
If power fails, anchor or rig a sea anchor off the bow (an empty ice chest in a pinch).
Stay with the boat if it capsizes, unless it is burning out of control.
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