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5.9.2 Dead-man’s grip
Attach the line for the dead-man’s grip to yourself as soon as you
have cast off the mooring rope. Read the more detailed instruc-
tions in the engine manual. Particularly when driving alone, it
is very important that the boat stops if for any reason you have
fallen overboard or stumble while on board. However, to avoid
unintentionally turning off the engine during landing manoeuvres,
remember to detach the line from your hand beforehand.
DANGER! A rotating propeller is extremely dangerous for any-
one who has fallen overboard or to a swimmer. Use
the dead-man’s grip to switch off the engine until the
swimmer or water-skier has climbed back on board.
5.9.3 Visibility from the steering position
In beautiful and calm weather, driving is simple provided you
keep a sharp lookout, which also complies with the requirements
of COLREG. Always take care to have the best possible visibility
from the steering position:
• Position passengers so that they do not limit the field of
vision of the driver.
• Do not drive continuously at planing threshold speed,
as the rising prow impedes visibility.
• Use the engine’s power trim and possible trim tabs to
adjust the boat’s position in such a way that the rising
prow does not obstruct visibility.
• Remember also to look astern in case of approaching
vessels, particularly while boating in shipping lanes.
At the approach of darkness and in any situation with limited vis-
ibility (fog, heavy rain, etc.) use the appropriate navigation lights.
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