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MONTEREY
BOATS
Operation
landmarks on shore to make sure the anchor is
not dragging. If it is dragging, you will have to
start all over. It is prudent to use two anchors if
your are anchoring overnight or in rough weather.
Releasing the Anchor
Release the anchor by driving the boat slowly to
the point where the anchor line becomes verti-
cal. It should release when you pass that point.
If the anchor doesn’t release right away, stop the
boat directly above the anchor and tie the line to
the cleat as tight as possible. The up and down
movement of the boat will usually loosen the an-
chor within a minute. Make sure you secure the
anchor and properly stow the line before operat-
ing the boat.
NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN. THE STERN
OF THE BOAT IS VULNERABLE TO SWAMPING FROM WAVE
ACTION AND WIND AND CURRENT WILL PUT MORE STRESS
ON THE ANCHOR WHEN IT IS ATTACHED TO THE STERN. ONLY
ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE BOW
2.7 Controls, Steering or
Propulsion System Failure
If the propulsion, control or steering system fails
while you are operating the boat, bring the throttle
to idle and shift to neutral. Decide whether you
need to put out the anchor to prevent the boat
from drifting or to hold the bow into the seas.
Investigate and correct the problem if you can.
Turn the engine(s) off before going into the engine
compartment to make repairs. If you are unable
to correct the problem, call for help.
If your boat is equipped with twin engines and only
one engine has failed, you can usually run home
on the other engine. Be careful not to apply too
much power to the engine that is running. When
only one engine is used to power a twin engine
boat, that engine is over propped and can be over-
loaded if too much throttle is applied. You should
contact your dealer or the engine manufacturer
for the maximum power settings when running
on one engine.
2.8 Collision
If your boat is involved in a collision with another
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situations are stabilized, thoroughly inspect the
boat for damage. Check below decks for leaks and
the control systems for proper operation. Plug all
leaks or make the necessary repairs to the control
systems before proceeding slowly and carefully to
port. Request assistance if necessary. Haul the
boat and make a thorough inspection of the hull
and running gear for damage.
2.9 Grounding, Towing &
Rendering Assistance
The law requires the owner or operator of a vessel
to render assistance to any individual or vessel in
distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered
in the process.
If the boat should become disabled, or if another
craft that is disabled requires assistance, great
care must be taken. The stress applied to a boat
during towing may become excessive. Excessive
stress can damage the structure of the boat and
create a safety hazard for those aboard.
Freeing a grounded vessel or towing a boat that
is disabled, requires specialized equipment and
knowledge. Line failure and structural damage
caused by improper towing have resulted in fatal
that these activities be left to those who have the
equipment and knowledge, e.g., the U.S. Coast
Guard or a commercial towing company, to safely
accomplish the towing task.
PURPOSES. THE CLEATS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AS
FOR TOWING OR ATTEMPTING TO FREE A GROUNDED VESSEL.
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