Baja Marine 275 manual Medical Emergency, Water Rescue, Fire, Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing

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Section 1 • Safety

A.Medical Emergency

You may be far from professional medical help when you are boating. At least two people on board your boat should be CPR certified, and should have taken a first aid course. Equip your boat with a first aid kit.

B.Water Rescue

A person who has fallen overboard will die from hypothermia in water temperatures below 70°F if not rescued quickly. Water rescue consist of three steps: returning to the victim, making contact with the victim, and getting the victim back on board.

Returning to the Victim

Immediately make everyone aware of the incident and keep the victim in sight.

Slow the boat and keep pointing toward the person overboard. At night, direct the best available light source at the person.

Throw a life preserver, even if the person is wearing a PFD. It will serve as another marker.

Making Contact

Slow the boat and circle toward the victim.

Try to approach heading into the wind or into the waves.

Keep the victim on the right (starboard) side so the boat operator has the victim constantly in sight.

When almost alongside, turn off the engine in gear to prevent propeller "windmilling."

Getting Back Aboard

Try to reach the victim with a pole, or by throwing a life preserver. Do not swim to rescue the victim, except as a last resort.

Assist the person in boarding the boat. The person should normally be brought in over the stern.

If the person is injured or cannot get into the boat, a rescuer should put on a PFD with a safety line attached to the boat and enter the water to assist the victim.

Handle the victim with care. Spinal injuries may have occurred.

C.Fire

Fire is a serious boating hazard. Boats can burn quickly. Do not remain on board and fight a fire for more than a few minutes. If the fire cannot be extinguished within a few minutes, abandon the boat.

Have fire extinguishers handy. A small fire can be extinguished quickly with the right size and type of fire extinguisher.

Extinguish smoking materials, shut off blowers, stoves, engines and generators.

Throw burning materials overboard, if possible.

If the fire is accessible, empty the contents of fire extinguishers at the base of the flames.

If the fire is in the engine compartmentand you have an automatic extinguisher that activates, wait 15 minutes before opening the compartment. Have a portable extinguisher ready in case the fire flares up.

Signal for help.

Grab distress signals and survival gear. Put on PFDs. Prepare to abandon ship.

D.Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing

In the event of flooding, swamping or capsizing:

Try to shut off engines, generators and blowers before leaving the boat.

Have everyone put on Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).

Account for all who were on board.

If the boat is floating stay with the boat. Hang on, or climb on the boat and signal for help.

Only as a last resort should you attempt to swim to shore - it is further away than it looks and you can tire and drown.

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Contents Performance Baja MarineFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat Hull Identification Number HINManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Labels SafetyLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Impaired Operation Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe OperationLoad Capacity Power CapacityPropellers United StatesMaintain Control StabilityChart Your Course WeatherGeneral Considerations Water Sports SwimmingSkiing General Emergency SituationsWater Rescue Medical EmergencyFire Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingCollisions and Leaking Safety HotlinesGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureInternational Requirements Environmental ConsiderationsFuel and Oil Spillage Waste Disposal Wake/WashExcessive Noise Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations General Boat Arrangement2 Hull Propulsion System Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances MetricGeneral Deck Layout FIG General Deck LayoutPower Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control Trim Tabs Trailer SwitchEngine Alarm System Ignition Shutdown SwitchImportant Gauges Tachometer and Hour MeterNavigation and Anchor Lights Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel GaugesPre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist Using Your BoatFueling the Boat Trailer Launching and LoadingPersonal Flotation Devices BoardingStarting the Engine Passenger Instruction and LocationStopping the Engine Shifting to Drive the BoatHydraulic Steering Steering SystemsPower Steering System Power SteeringThis page intentionally left blank Bilge Bilge & Underwater GearFuel & Oil Spillage Drain PlugEngines and Stern Drive Maintenance and ServiceBilge Blowers Vibration and CausesImpact to Stern Drive Propeller Removal and InstallationGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Electrical Systems Electrical SystemsDirect Current DC BatteriesElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Ignition Switch Drive Pump Switch Panel Wire Information FIG Switch Panel Wire Information FIG Wire Schematic FIG Gauge Panel Electrical Information FIG Options & Accessories Locations Options & AccessoriesAutomatic Fire Extinguisher System Option Fire Extinguisher PortCanvas Swim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Canvas Care and MaintenanceDepth Finder Optional HornHead Systems Stereo SystemPortable Self-Contained Head Requirements for OperatorsPortable Head with Pump-Out Exhaust SystemsThis page intentionally left blank Required Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Interval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and MaintenanceUseful Service Information Bilge Area Inspection, Service and Maintenance ProtocolBatteryies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandTopside and Supplies Boat StorageFuel Systems Fitting Out After StorageFuel System MiscellaneousSecurity Considerations Power Steering System MaintenanceQuick Reference Checklist Boarding the Boat GeneralBoat Systems Starting the Engine Returning to Port General Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing GeneralQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Care & Refinishing Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesStains & Scratches Fiberglass & GelcoatTopside Areas Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear VinylInterior Upholstery Fabric Exterior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Performance