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There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage
or clogged nozzles.

Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Rec-
reational Boats” pamphlet or Contact the U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on
the type and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.

Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer for instructions on the proper maintenance and
use of your fire extinguisher.

INFORMATION  FOR  HALON  OR  AGENT  FE-241
FIRE  EXTINGUISHERS  IS  PROVIDED  BY THE
MANUFACTURER.    IT  IS  ESSENTIAL THAT YOU
READ THE  INFORMATION  CAREFULLY  AND
COMPLETELY  UNDERSTAND THE  SYSTEM,  IN
THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE USING YOUR
BOAT.

Bilge and Fuel Fires

Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of
the presence of gasoline in the various components of the fuel
system and the possibility for explosion.  You must make the
decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat.  If the fire cannot
be extinguished quickly or it is too intense to fight, abandoning
the boat may be your only option.  If you find yourself in this
situation, make sure all passengers have a life preserver on and
go over the side and swim well upwind of the boat.  This will
keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel that
could be released and spread on the water as the boat burns or
in the event of an explosion.  When clear of the danger, check
about and account for all those who were aboard with you.
Give whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the
water without a buoyant device.  Keep everyone together in a
group for morale and to aid rescue operations.

GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE.  IN THE EVENT OF
A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE, YOU
MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT
THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE BOAT.  YOU MUST
CONSIDER YOUR  SAFETY, THE  SAFETY  OF
YOUR  PASSENGERS, THE  INTENSITY  OF THE
FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION
IN YOUR DECISION.

Sound Signaling Devices

The navigation rules require sound signals to be made under
certain circumstances. Recreational vessels are also required
to sound fog signals during periods of reduced visibility.
Therefore, you must have some means of making an efficient
sound signal that is audible for .5 nautical miles.

Navigation Lights

Recreational  boats  are  required  to  display  navigation  lights
between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced vis-
ibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.)  Navigation lights are intended to
keep other vessels informed of your presence and course.  Your
Scout is equipped with the navigation lights required by the U.S.
Coast Guard at the time of manufacture.  It is up to you to make
sure they are operational and turned on when required.

11.6 Carbon Monoxide

Monitoring System

CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS
AND DANGEROUS.  ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS
AND  FUEL  BURNING  APPLIANCES  EXHAUST
CARBON  MONOXIDE  (CO).    DIRECT  AND
PROLONGED  EXPOSURE TO  CO WILL  CAUSE
BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH.   SIGNS OF EXPOSURE
TO  CO  INCLUDE  NAUSEA,  DIZZINESS  AND
DROWSINESS.

The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin

as standard equipment and warns the occupants of dangerous

accumulations of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon

monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will sound an alarm

indicating the presence of the toxic gas.

Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm

will sound in a few minutes. However, if small quantities of

CO are present or high levels are short-lived, the alarm will

accumulate the information and determine when an alarm level

has been reached. The carbon monoxide detector is automati-

cally activated whenever the House battery switch is “ON.”

The power light on the carbon monoxide detector should be