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CO Poisoning Situations: Slow Speed or Station Wagon Effect

Slow Speed or Idling causes carbon monoxide to accumulate in the cabin, cockpit, and rear deck.

Carbon monoxide poisoning—slow speed or idling

Station Wagon Effect causes carbon monoxide to accumulate inside the cabin and cockpit if you are operating the vessel at a high bow angle, if there is an opening that draws in exhaust, or if protective coverings are used when the vessel is underway.

Carbon monoxide poisoning—station wagon effect
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