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Grounding (continued)
Basic Guidelines
• Inspect damage to hull, propulsion and steering
systems.
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takes priority over getting free.
• Determine water depth all around the boat and type
of bottom (sand, mud, rocks, etc.). This will help you
decide which way to move the boat.
• Determine if tide, wind or current will drive the boat
harder aground or will help free it.
Leaks
• Immediately switch on bilge pumps.
• Assign crew to operate manual pumps, if needed.
• If boat is taking on water, have someone take the helm
while you manage damage control.
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keep a hole above water by maintaining speed, do so.
• If possible, patch the outside with whatever material is
available.
Towing
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and lines. Failure of any part can seriously injure people
or damage the boat.
A recreational boat towing another is usually a last resort
because of possible damage to one or both boats. The
Coast Guard or a private salvage company is better
equipped. A recreational boat may assist by standing
by, and possibly keeping the disabled boat’s bow at a
proper angle until help arrives. Only when conditions are
ideal—that is, waters are calm, disabled boat is small, and
one or both skippers know correct technique—should a
recreational boat tow another.
Towing Vessel
• Be sure your boat will not run aground too.
• Because you are maneuverable and the grounded boat
is not, you should pass the towline to the grounded
boat.
Towing Vessel (continued)
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three-strand twisted nylon; it has too much elasticity
and can snap back dangerously.
• Fasten the towline as far forward as possible on
the upwind or up-current side of the towing boat.
Fastening it to the stern will restrict maneuverability of
the towing boat.
• If possible, use a bridle.
• Move slowly to prevent sudden strain on slack line.
• Be ready to cast loose or cut the line if the towing
situation becomes hazardous.
Vessel Being Towed
• Attach the towline to the bow eye.
• If the boat has eyebolts in the transom for pulling
skiers, a towline may be attached to a small bridle
hooked to both eyebolts.
• If it is necessary to be towed after being freed, keep
someone at the wheel to steer.
Both Vessels
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is fastened with a through bolt and is reinforced on the
underside.
• Creating a bridle with a line around the hull or
superstructure will distribute the load over a wide area;
pad pressure points. This technique can be used on
both the towing and towed boat.
• Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats.
• Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat.
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Person Overboard
• Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the
person overboard.
• Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a
PFD. It will serve as a marker.
• Immediately stop or slow the boat, then circle toward
the victim.
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