Specifications

Chapter 7 – Emergency Procedures
Section A. Capsizing
A.1.
Symptom(s)
• Because of the design of the Defender Class boat and the installed collar,
it is unlikely that the boat would capsize.
NOTE
A.2. Actions
If the vessel is bottom side up, take the following actions:
WARNING
Step Action
1 Inflate personal flotation device.
2 Account for all crewmembers.
3 Try to determine if the emergency position indicating radio beacon
(EPIRB) has floated clear of the hull and has deployed.
4 Stay as close to the boat as possible. If possible, climb back atop
the capsized hull to aid in search and rescue efforts.
NOTE
B
After capsizing, if possible, climb atop the hull. The boat is inherently
buoyant even after capsizing. The boat is designed to remain afloat
with crewmembers on it in capsized position.
oat crew personnel should be familiar with the Boat Crew Seamanship Manual,
COMDTINST M16114.5 (series), Chapter 16, Water Survival Skills.
DO NOT use a pyrotechnic signaling device if capsizing occurs.
Since the boat uses gasoline for fuel, gasoline may spill from the
fuel tank and cover the surface of the water if the craft capsizes.
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