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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.
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• Determine if tide, wind or current will drive the
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Leaks
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• Assign crew to operate manual pumps, if needed.
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while you manage damage control.
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Towing
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hardware and lines. Failure of any part
can seriously injure people or damage the
boat.
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arrives. Only when conditions are ideal—that is, waters
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another.
Towing Vessel
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is not, you should pass the towline to the grounded
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Towing Vessel (continued)
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• Move slowly to prevent sudden strain on slack line.
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Vessel Being Towed
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someone at the wheel to steer.
Both Vessels
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underside.
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Person Overboard
• Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the
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• Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a
PFD. It will serve as a marker.
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the victim.