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Carbon Monoxide - Dangers for Boaters

Carbon Monoxide is not just something to protect yourself from when you’re at home. This threat affects boaters every year, from speedboats to houseboats, it is a real threat with growing awareness:

From 1981 to April 2007, there have been 141 documented boating related CO deaths, and 651 non-fatal poisonings reported in the U.S.

doubleangel.org

Motorboats can release CO at very high concentrations. The CO can accumulate in and around the boat when idling, and can even be dragged behind the boat in what’s known as the “station wagon effect”. CO on houseboats can be released not only by the motor, but also by the onboard generator. Many deaths have occured on houseboats due to CO accumulating in cabins, and in areas around (and under) the boat where children often swim. Just take a look at this comprehensive listing from the Double Angel Foundation, cataloging boat-related CO poisonings in the U.S.

You can protect yourself when boating by following some CO Safe Boating tips. We have collected a list of articles from various boating organizations that describe how to keep yourself CO Safe when boating:

• A pamphlet from the U.S. Coast Guard. See the second page especially!
• More tips from the U.S. Coast Guard.
• An article on Boating and Boat Safety from CarbonMonoxideKills.com
• An article on The Risk of Carbon Monoxide, from Boats U.S.
• A brochure on Carbon Monoxide Dangers from the Double Angel Foundation.

We have also collected news articles relating to incidences of CO poisoning when boating. Links to some articles appear below, and more can be seen by visitng our CO In The News page:

When you’re boating protect yourself, and your family, with a Pocket CO detector:

• Easy to use, single button operation.
• Very loud alarm, and flashing red light, to alert you of dangerous CO levels.
• Digital display allows for monitoring of CO levels on and around the boat.
• Weights less than 1 ounce. Take it anywhere!
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Thank you to everyone for voting for Caitlin's Memory Car to raise awareness on Carbon Monoxide. The car came in 10th place which means we go on to the next round. If the car wins the Toyota contest, we can help spread the word on National TV at a NASCAR race about the dangers of CO. We appreciate all your help and will be sending out notices for Phase II voting which starts in September. www.caitlinfoundation.org.

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Eric L., Emergency Physician/Medical Toxicologist, Colorado, January 2010