23
Safety On Board
WEATHER/WATER CONDITIONS
Before a boating outing check the weather conditions.
As we all know the weather can change rapidly in many
parts of the country. It does so sometimes without being
predicted. NOAA weather radio reports are continuously
available on designated frequencies installed on VHF radios
and various handhelds. Also, many local radio stations carry
weather reports along with on-line information.
CLOUD FORMATIONS
Clouds indicate the type of current weather and upcoming
changes in the weather. Knowing the type of cloud
formation can assist you in understanding current weather.
Flat clouds (stratus) normally indicate stable air. Cumulus
clouds indicate unstable air. Many times a “cottonball”
or cumulus cloud builds vertical height in the afternoon
and the result is a thunderstorm with increased winds and
waves; sometimes these storms are quite violent. Also, water
spouts with high vortex winds can develop over water. You
can fi nd additional weather information (meteorology) at
your local library or on the internet.
20,000 Ft.
6,500 Ft.
HIGH CLOUDS
MIDDLE CLOUDS
LOW CLOUDS
catspaw
nibostratus
stratus
cumulus
stratocumulus
cumulonimbus
(thunderstorm)
cirrus
cirrostratus
cirrocumulus
altostratus
altocumulus
As the wind blows across water waves
are created. The stronger the wind and
increased distance across the water
enlarges the wave action.
Other factors that can cause problem
situations for vessels are fog, currents,
and tidal changes.
Fog can develop inland on clear, calm
mornings. Coastal areas see large
“blankets” of fog roll in and stay for extended time periods
sometimes causing hazardous navigation conditions. If
you are caught in the fog, do not panic. Think of the best
plan of action and proceed carefully. If you are limited in
navigation equipment at the fi rst sign of fog proceed to
the nearest shoreline and wait until the fog lifts.
Boats equipped with navigation equipment, local waterway
experience and charts should proceed to a safe harbor.
Use extreme caution, signal as needed, and reduce to a
speed where you can stop within half of your forward
vision range.
If foul weather catches you at sea do the following:
1. Slow down. Proceed with caution and put on your life
vests.
2. Try to reach the nearest safe shoreline.
3. Navigate your vessel slowly into the waves at a 45 degree
angle.
4. Passengers should sit low in the center of the vessel.
5. Monitor your bilge pump. Make sure sump stays free
of water.
6. Secure loose gear. Make ready emergency equipment.
7. If the engine stops, throw the anchor over the bow. If
needed use a sea anchor. Never anchor off the stern.
WAVES & FOG
Summary of Contents for 32 EXPRESS
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Page 32: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 53: ...9 Rules Of The Road...
Page 54: ...10 Chapter 3...
Page 94: ...40 Chapter 4 TYPICAL 12 VOLT HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 106: ...52 Chapter 4 TYPICAL ELCI AC CIRCUIT FLOW CHART VOLTS VOLTS VOLTS VOLTS LINE...
Page 148: ...94 Chapter 4...
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Page 180: ...15 Engine Controls AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS...
Page 262: ...22 Chapter 8 OVERBOARD DISCHARGE PAN DRAIN TYPICAL VECTOR COMPACT AC SYSTEM AIR FILTER...
Page 276: ...36 Chapter 8...
Page 300: ...9 Troubleshooting STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 301: ...10 Chapter 9 STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 302: ...11 Troubleshooting STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 303: ...12 Chapter 9 TACHOMETER ELECTRONIC DIESEL...
Page 304: ...13 Troubleshooting TACHOMETER ELECTRONIC DIESEL...
Page 307: ...16 Chapter 9 THRUSTER BOW...
Page 309: ...18 Chapter 9 TYPICAL WINDLASS...
Page 329: ...6 Chapter 12 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS...
Page 330: ...Technical Information 12 7 32 EXPRESS GALVANIC ISOLATOR WIRING...
Page 331: ...Technical Information 12 8 TYPICAL NMEA 2000 NETWORK COMPONENTS...
Page 332: ...Technical Information 12 9 32 EXPRESS ELCI AC CIRCUIT FLOW CHART TYPICAL...
Page 333: ...Technical Information 12 10 32 EXPRESS MAIN AC SHIP S PANEL FRONT VIEW...
Page 334: ...Technical Information 12 11 32 EXPRESS MAIN AC SHIP S PANEL REAR VIEW...
Page 335: ...Technical Information 12 12 32 EXPRESS MAIN DC SHIP S PANEL FRONT VIEW...
Page 337: ...Technical Information 12 14 32 EXPRESS COCKPIT SWITCH PANEL...
Page 338: ...Technical Information 12 15 32 EXPRESS BATTERY VSR CIRCUITRY...
Page 339: ...Technical Information 12 16 32 EXPRESS BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL...
Page 340: ...Technical Information 12 17 32 EXPRESS HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 341: ...Technical Information 12 18 32 EXPRESS HELM BREAKER PANEL...
Page 342: ...Technical Information 12 19 32 EXPRESS VOLVO IGN MERC ANALOG EVC...
Page 343: ...Technical Information 12 20 32 EXPRESS FIREWALL TO MDP HARNESS ROUTING...
Page 344: ...Technical Information 12 21 32 EXPRESS DECK HARNESS ROUTING FORWARD...
Page 345: ...Technical Information 12 22 32 EXPRESS DECK HARNESS ROUTING AFT...
Page 346: ...Technical Information 12 23 32 EXPRESS HULL HARNESS ROUTING...
Page 347: ...Technical Information 12 24 32 EXPRESS GAUGE PANEL CONFIGURATIONS...
Page 348: ...Technical Information 12 25 32 EXPRESS TYPICAL DC GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 349: ...Technical Information 12 26 32 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY...
Page 350: ...Technical Information 12 27 32 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL CIRCUITRY...
Page 351: ...Technical Information 12 28 32 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY...
Page 352: ...Technical Information 12 29 32 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 353: ...Technical Information 12 30 32 EXPRESS STEREO BLUETOOTH WIRING...
Page 357: ...Technical Information 12 34 32 EXPRESS MACHINERY LAYOUT...
Page 358: ...Technical Information 12 35 32 EXPRESS FUEL TANK EPA COMPLIANT...
Page 361: ...Technical Information 12 38 32 EXPRESS COCKPIT SEATING POSITION PLAN...
Page 362: ...Technical Information 12 39 32 EXPRESS RANGE OF VISIBILITY...
Page 363: ...Technical Information 12 40 32 EXPRESS DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE...
Page 364: ...Technical Information 12 41 32 EXPRESS BOW PLAN WINDLASS...