If a person has fallen into the water:
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Point the boat directly into the wind.
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Stop the engines.
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Hand the person a flotation device if they are not wearing one.
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Help the person back on board.
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Use the swim ladder at the stern to reboard the person safely.
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The ladder can also be pulled down from the water.
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A revolving propeller is life-threatening to a swimmer or a person who has fallen overboard.
Turn off the engines when someone is climbing on board.