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Old 01-31-2020, 04:20 PM   #6
O C Diver
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City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Have someone impartial inspect your boat to give objective advice on safety issues. Make sure that everyone on the boat understands escape routes from inside and can open them. Some boats have skylights that open for escape routes in the forward staterooms. Make sure everyone can climb out of them (my boat requires a 4' step ladder to easily use the forward skylight).

Prevention is the key to safety. As the captain of the vessel, you have an obligation to explain the need, use, and location of PFDs. You have the same obligation to explain the procedures in the event of a fire or other emergency situation.

Ted
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