Be aware: fire and fumes

Article Abstract:

Tips for minimizing hazards from fire and fumes are provided for boat owners. The tips include checking for toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide, installing gasoline and propane detectors, mounting a gas-fume detector in the fuel tank compartment and installing propane sensors in the bilge.

Methods, Usage, Safety and security measures, Sensors, Fire prevention, Motorboats, Motorboat engines

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Now hear this

Article Abstract:

Some of the innovative marine VHF radiotelephones introduced in 1999 are presented. The innovative features include a watch and weather alert and Digital Select Calling capabilities. The most creative VHF add-ons is Si-Tex's 525 automatic direction finder.

Product introduction, Telecommunications systems, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Radiotelephones

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Weather or not

Article Abstract:

Equipment upgrades should improve the weather fax system. The National Weather Services plans to install modern chart preparation gear by summer 1995. New Coast Guard transmission equipment should solve the transmission problems that sunspots are causing.

Information services, United States. National Weather Service, United States. Coast Guard, Weather forecasting

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