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Situations that cause fatigue |
Extreme hot it cold conditions Eye strain looking through blurred windows Effort of holding on/maintaining balance Stress Exposure to noise Exposure to sun Poor physical conditioning Lack of sleep Boredom |
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Crews responsibilities relating to fatigue |
Watch each other's condition to prevent excessive fatigue. Ensure members respond to normal conversation and complete routine tasks |
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Primary symptoms of fatigue |
Inability to focus Narrowed attention span Decreased coordination of motor skills Increased irritability Decreased performance Decreased concern for safety |
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Fatigue prevention measures |
Adequate rest Appropriate dress for weather Rotating crew duties Provide food and refreshments Observing other crew members for signs of fatigue |
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29' underway limits |
8 hours under 4' 6 hours over 4' |
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Causes of motion sickness |
Mental and physical stress Rolling and pitching of boat Focusing on chart plot or radar Reading Tasks that require close attention |
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Symptoms of motion sickness |
Nausea and vomiting Increased salivation Unusual paleness Sweating Drowsiness Weakness Stomach discomfort |
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Preventions and medications for motion sickness |
Stay out of confined spaces Stay above deck in fresh air Avoid concentrating on movement of the boat Avoid smoking Scopolamine patches taken throughout watch |
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Crew members First aid responsibilities |
Assess scene safety Use appropriate PPE Assess patients breathing, pulse, mental status, consciousness, injuries, illness Determine first aid on scene or requires MEDIVAC Place patient in position of comfort Provide a full report to EMS Document name of responding unit, time of transfer, and patient condition at transfer |
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When is wearing Type III required |
Routinely while underway when freedom of movement is required and risk of falling over the side is minimal |
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When are anti exposure coveralls required |
When members are exposed to intermittent sea spray or rain and thermal protection is required |
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Air temp/water temp PPE requirements |
Type III: water temp 60 and over Anti Exposure coveralls: water temp between 50 to 60 and air temp over 50 Dry suit: Air and water temp below 50 |
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Dry Suit protective thermal layers |
Layer 1: moisture wicking Layer 2: fleece insulating |
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Boat Crew Survival vest contents |
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Signal Mirror use |
Attract attention of passing aircraft, boats, or ground rescue teams by reflecting light to them |
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Signal Mirror characteristics |
Light can be seen from a great distance from the point of origin |
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Strobe light use |
Attract attention of aircraft, ships, or ground parties. Equipped with Velcro to attach to helmet, PFD, out survival vest |
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Strobe light characteristics |
Light Ennis approximately 50 to 70 flashes or minute Operates minimum of 8 continuous hours but typically 18 plus hours Visual range is 2 to 5 miles |
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MK79 Characteristics |
Single red star flare Altitude of 250 to 650 feet Burns for 4.5 second Candlepower of 12,000 |
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Signal whistle characteristic |
Can be heard up to 1,000 yards |
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MK124 Characteristics |
Day orange smoke and night red flare Two raised bands at the night end Each side burns about 20 seconds |
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Survival Knife Characteristics |
Fixed blade with a blunt tip made of corrosion resistant material |
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PLB Characteristics |
Broadcasts on 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz Accurate within 3 NM within 90 minutes |
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MK127 Characteristics |
Altitude of 650-700 feet Burns for 36 seconds 125,000 candlepower Decends at 10-15 feet per second |
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Difference Between Knockdown, Rollover, and Capsize |
Knockdown - Boat rolls one direction 90° out greater Rollover- boat rolls and completed 360° revolution Capsize- Vessels rolls and stays bottom side up |
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Outfit (Bow Anchor Locker) |
Anchor 7 lb Danforth FX-11 Anchor Chain ⅜" x 9' Anchor Line 1½" x 150' DBN Towline 2 ⅓" x 150' DBN Thimble ½" Swivel ⅜" 2 Fenders 5½ x 20" w/ ⅜" x 10' Line 2 Mooring Lines 2" x 30' 2 Bungee Cords 10" Anchor Bag |
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Outfit (Cuddy Cabin) |
2½ lb Class B1 Fire Extinguisher (port side) Tow Light Mast (port side) Bag containing (port side): 2 Flashlights, Portable Air Horn, spare horn canister, sister lol switch w/lanyard First Aid Kit (stbd side) Flag Mast 30" w/ USCG and National Ensigns (stbd side) Handheld spotlight (stbd side) Windshield debris screen |
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Outfit (Main Cabin) |
Boat Operators Handbook Emergency Egress Hammer Tool(above/aft of chart table Navigation Kit including: flashlight, stopwatch, pencil sharpener, anemometer, search pattern slide rule, nautical slide rule, parallel plotter,5 pencils, dividers, Tide Book, local charts, chart 1, note pad, Coast Pilot, light list, USCG Navigation Rules Handbook, compass Gear bag containing: ⅜"screw pin shackle, 9' skiff hook line, p-6 tie down strap 2 10" bungee cords Laminated placard: M240 Loading/Unloading instructions Spare crew headset |
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Outfit (Aft Stbd Main Cabin Storage) |
Storage Net Pyro box w/ 6 MK 127A1 Portable O2 Delivery System |
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Outfit (aft weather deck) |
Tow Line, 2⅓" x 150' DBN Tow reel cover Throw bag w/ ⅜" x 75' line and snap hook |
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Outfit (port at deck locker) |
4 Mooring Lines 2" x 30' 2 Fenders Portable bilge pump Bucket |
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Outfit (center aft deck locker) |
Ammo storage racks Spare parts and tool bag containing: 2 quarts of 10w30 oil, 1 quart sea star steering fluid, screwdrivers, metric wrench set, pliers, rags, assorted fuses, hand pump, spark plug w/ 4" extension, prop but wrench |
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Outfit (Engine Well) |
24" Life ring Distress marker light Boat him with Skiff hook attachment |
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Outfit (trailer storage locker) |
Hand pump for hubs Sports needle Bottle jack 6 ton Luv wrench 14" 4 Wheel chocks Winch handle |
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29' Hull System |
5086 marine grade aluminum with several pipe runs of 6061. Deep-V monohull with pointed bow and flat transom |
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29 length at waterline |
26' 2" |
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Max length in water |
31' 7" |
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Length overall on trailer |
36' 7" |
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Max Length on trailer |
38' 1" |
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Beam overall |
8' 5" |
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Transducer offset |
18" |
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Operational draft |
2' 9" |
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Minimum Draft |
1' 10" |
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Highest point above waterline |
Mast up: searchlight 9' 10" |
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Highest fixed point |
Mast down: cabin top 7' 10" |
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Highest point on trailer |
12' 6" |
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Highest fixed point on trailer |
10' 6" |
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Crew capacity |
4 |
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Additional seats |
2 |
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Total persona on board capacity |
10 |
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Fuel capacity |
110 gallons |
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Diesel fuel capacity |
3.3 gallons |
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Propulsion Machinery |
Twin Gonna 225 hp, 4-stroke Outboards |
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Propellers |
15⅜" x 18P, 3 blade counter rotating |
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Boat weight fully outfitted, fuel, no crew |
8,400 lbs |
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Boat maximum weight |
11,800 lbs |
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Trailering weight |
9,960 lbs |
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Max speed |
47 kts at 6000 rpm |
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Cruise speed |
25 it's at 3250 rpm |
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Max range at cruise speed |
175 nm |
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Max winds |
25 knts |
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Max seas |
6 feet no surf or breaking seas |
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Max towing capacity |
10 displacement tons |
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Max operating distance offshore |
10nm |
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29' watertight characteristics |
Watertight compartment from frame 3 to main transom aft of frame 9 Fuel tank compartment qawth Watertight self bailing deck |
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Center of gravity |
Point at which weight of the boat acts vertically downwards |
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Buoyancy |
The upward force of water displaced by the hull |
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Equilibrium |
When the center i6s buoyancy is below the center of gravity |
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Two types of stability |
Longitudinal and transverse |
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Two primary forces effecting stability |
Static (adding weight, flooding, grounding) Dynamic (winds, waves) |
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Boat design features that effect stability |
Size/shape of hull Draft Trim Displacement Freeboard Superstructure size, shape, and weight Non-Watertight openings |
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Parts of an anchor |
Shank Flukes Crown Stock |
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Anchor rode |
Line from boat to anchor made up of line and short length of chain |
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Scope of anchor rode |
Ratio range between 5:1 and 7:1 For heavy weather use 10:1 |
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Distress signals |
Red star shells Continuous sounding fog horn Orange smoke marker Dye marker Red parachute flare Flashes on a boat November over Charlie flags EPIRB Orange board w/ black square over black circle Mayday radio broadcast Person waving arms Signal of square flag having above or below a ball Radio telephone alarm Radio telegraph alarm SOS code signal Gun fired at interval of 1 minute High intensity white light flashing 50-70 times per minute |
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Importance of lookout watch |
A sharp lookout is often first means of protection for the boat to avoid trouble and locating situations to investigate |
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Lookout assignment requirements |
Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as all available means appropriate in the circumstances and conditions, so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision |
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Class A Fire |
Combustible materials extinguished with water or PKP |
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Class Bravo fire |
Flammable liquids extinguished with AFFF, CO2, or PKP |
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Class Charlie Fire |
Energized electrical equipment extinguished with CO2, or PKP |
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Class Delta Fire |
Combustible metals extinguished with water, sand, and jettison |
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29' Fire Fighting Equipment |
Two portable fire extinguishers |
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Crewman responsibilities |
Helmsman Lookout Tow watch Anchor watch Assist with piloting and navigation Rig towing and Mooring Lines Act as a boat swimmer Administer first aid Operates damage control equipment |
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Causes of shock |
Trauma Allergic reaction Hypothermia Drugs Toxins Heart attack Illnesses like diabetes Dehydration Emotional reaction |
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Symptoms of shock |
Restlessness Fainting Thirst Nausea Weakness Anxiousness Fright Dizziness |
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Signs of shock |
Pulse: weak and rapid Breathing: shallow, rapid and irregular Skin: cold and clammy Dilated pupils Anywhere from alert to unconscious |
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Anaphylactic shock |
Rapid, extreme allergic reaction that can occur within second of contact and result in death within minutes |
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Causes of anaphylactic shock |
Eating fish or shellfish Interesting berries or drugs Insect stings Injected drugs Exercise Cold Inhaled substances |
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Symptoms of anaphylactic shock |
Skin: itching, hives, flush Swelling of lips, tongue, feet, hands, or throat Wheezing Shortness of breath coughing Nausea and vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Headache Altered mental status Loss of consciousness |
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Treatment of anaphylactic shock |
Requires medication (EpiPen) Crew may only assist in administration Treat for shock and administer CPR of necessary |
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Resuscitation |
General term that covers all measures taken to restore life or consciousness |
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Artificial Respiration |
Includes rescue breathing such as mouth to mouth, mouth to nose and mouth, and mouth to stoma |
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Adult CPR |
30 compressions to 2 breaths |
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Continue CPR until... |
Patient is revived Provider is exhausted and cannot physically continue Provider is relieved by another qualified provider Death is determined by physician Provider is directed to stop by physician Higher level medical care is more than 30 minutes away, contact with physician is impossible and patient is 18 or older |
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Symptoms of heart attack |
Severe, crushing pain under breastbone, arms, neck, and jaw Profuse sweating Shortness of breath Extreme anxiety Nausea and vomiting Bluish discoloration of lips, fingernails, and skin |
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Treatment of heart attack |
Keep victim quiet and at rest Place victim in position of most comfort Seek immediate medical assistance Determine medication status Administer oxygen if trained Reassure patient that distance is on the way Transport as quickly as possible |
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Stroke |
Any bleeding or clotting affecting blood vessels of the brain |
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Symptoms of stroke |
Unconsciousness Shock Confusion Dizziness Numbness/weakness to one side of the body Seizures Impaired vision Headaches Facial droop Difficulty spreading |
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Treatment of stroke |
Activate EMS obtain medical assistance immediately Treat as for shock If difficulty breathing help person open airway and provide rescue breaths if needed |
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Types of bleeding |
Arterial (bright red gushes) Venous (dark red in a steady flow) Capillary (bright red oozing from wound) |
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Methods to control bleeding |
Direct pressure Elevation Tourniquet |
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Types of fractures |
Compound (bone broken, wound present) Simple (No open wound) |
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Causes of burns |
Thermal Chemical Sunburn Electric shock Radiation |
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Classifications of burns |
Superficial (only outer layer of skin) Partial thickness (Inner layers of skin but don't prevent rapid regeneration. Produces blisters) Full thickness (All layers. Nerve endings destroyed) |
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Dehydration symptoms |
Dry mouth Dizziness/lightheadedness Fainting Headache Rapid heart rate Confusion |
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Heart Rash symptoms and treatment |
Lack of perspiration Decreased evaporative cooling of skin Small red bumps Skin irritation Frequent, severe itching Treatment: Remove from exposure to excessive heat |
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Heart cramps symptoms and treatment |
Severe pain in extremities and abdominal wall Moist, cool skin Heavy sweating Treatment: remove from hot environment and drink cool fluids |
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Heat exhaustion symptoms and treatment |
Similar to shock Victim collapses and continues to perspirate Treatment: remove from environment Place patient on back w/ legs elevated Cool but don't chill Administer cool sips of water Treat for shock Administer oxygen Don't put back in heat for 24 hours |
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Heart Stroke symptoms and treatment |
Extreme elevation of body temp Lack of sweating Headache Dizziness Irritability Disturbed vision Hot, dry skin Contacted pupils Strong pulse Treatment: activate EMS and get immediate medical assistance |
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Hypothermia symptoms |
Low body temp Low blood pressure Slow, weak pulse Unconsciousness Cold skin Symptoms similar to shock |
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Hypothermia signs |
Shivering Clouded mental capacity Slow, labored breathing Weak, slow pulse Dilated pupils Slurred speech Pale in appearance |
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Hypothermia treatment |
Remove wet clothing and replace with dry clothing or blankets Rest in warm environment Avoid rough handling Do not give anything orally Do not rub frozen areas Apply heat pads out bottles Can warm with own body heat Treat for shock Begin CPR of necessary |
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Rolling, heeling, and listing |
Rolling: side to side motion Heeling: temporary lean Listing: permanent lean |
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Righting moment |
Force causing a vessel to react against a roll and return to even keel |
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Cavitation |
Usually occurs when the prop rotates at very high speed and a partial vacuum forms air bubbles at tips of the blades |
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Engine rating |
225 hp at 5500 rpm |
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Type of engine |
Honda 225 4 strike, water-cooled with a single overhead cam |
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Engine displacement, bore size, and stroke distance |
211.7 cubic inches 3½" bore 3.7" stroke |
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Engine weight |
Stbd 600 lbs Port 606 lbs |
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Engine oil type and capacity |
8 qts of SAE 10W30 |
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Gear case oil type and capacity |
1.24 qts SAE 90 |
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Kill switch lanyard length |
18" |
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Normal engine oil pressure |
23 psi |
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Engine overheating |
Within 3 second of overheating engine reduced to 1800 rpm. After additional 20 seconds engine automatically secures |
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Minimum engine water pressure |
12 psi at speed 5 psi at idle |
