Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 User Manual download pdf (Page 33)

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Replacement lanyards should be of sufficient length to avoid

inadvertent activation. Accidental loss of power can be hazardous

particularly when docking or in heavy seas, strong current or high

winds.

Emergencies

Be prepared to deal with emergencies before they happen. Try to

formulate a plan for each type in advance so that decisions can be

made quickly and without hesitation. Precious moments lost can

mean the difference between losing and saving a life.

Fire/Explosion

You must be prepared and act quickly when dealing with a fire. It is

not recommended to battle a fire for an extended period of time.

Turn engines off and abandon the boat if the fire cannot be

extinguished quickly. Swim at least 25 yards (23 meters) upwind

from the boat and use the visual distress signals to get assistance.

Onboard fires involving the fuel system usually result in either an

explosion that completely destroys the boat, or the boat burning to

the waterline and self-extinguishing. Deciding on abandoning the

boat or staying to fight the fire is difficult and depends on many

factors. Try to formulate a fire plan in advance to make that

decision quickly and without hesitation.

Be sure to:

• Use caution and do not smoke when refueling.

• Verify that fuel does not leak.

• Use only marine approved equipment on your boat.

Section 1

Correct Craft, Inc.

Gasoline will float on top of water and can

burn. If the boat is abandoned, swim upwind, far enough

to avoid fuel that may spread over the surface of the

water.

WARNING

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