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Note: Propane bottles are provided by AYC. If you anticipate needing an additional bottle, please ask
AYC staff. Caution -- For safety reasons, do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or
engine compartment. Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into
low spaces
. Store in propane locker on the bridge.
Ensure gasoline and flammable materials are not
near the barbecue.
DINGHY & OUTBOARD MOTOR
Your YACHTSMAN DINGHY with a 9.9hp Yamaha engine is stored on the aft deck. It has a capacity
for 4 people.
To deploy the dinghy, clip the carabineer on the DINGHY ROPE from the boom to the ring attached to
the three dinghy deck lines. Holding the dinghy and the boom lines, use the boom winch to raise the
dinghy off the chocks and above the starboard railing. Use the boom lines to maneuver the dingy to the
starboard side and once cleared of the railing, use the winch to lower the dinghy into the water. Reverse
procedure to remove the dinghy from the water. Be sure to guide the dinghy carefully back into the
chocks and especially keep the propeller from damaging the gel coat as it is lowered into place.
When towing your dinghy, always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop, Assign
one of your crew members as the “dinghy” person to be responsible for taking up slack. You don’t want
to wrap a propeller. Towing a dingy for long periods or in exposed (and potentially rough) water is
STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.
Coast Guard regulations state that any child 14 and under must wear a life jacket in a dinghy. It is a good
idea for EVERYONE to follow this rule.
CRABBING & FISHING
Always check the fishing and crabbing requirements before you leave on your cruise. You will need a
license. Many areas are CLOSED to crabbing and fishing on certain months.
CRAB AWAY FROM THE BOAT! Lines can get wrapped around props. Fish-flavored cat food or
with the pop-up ringed lids or frozen chicken backs work the best for a nice neat way to bait the ring.
After 15-20 minutes, retrieve the crab line and ring quickly. Be certain of water depth before lowering
crab rings or pots; make certain the buoy line is long enough for the depth. Measure the crabs using the
CRAB MEASURING GAUGE normally located in the lowest drawer in the main salon on the port side.
Keep the male crabs of proper size (usually 6 ¼ inches across the carapace). Boil crabs about 12 minutes
to cook.
After using, wash equipment thoroughly with fresh water (available from the cockpit shower faucet).
Note -- Please do not store wet rings and gear inside the boat.
OTHER: Safety & Bilge Pumps
SAFETY should be paramount in your daily cruising. A MAN OVERBOARD DRILL should be
discussed and perhaps even practiced with a life jacket. Remember you lifejackets are stowed under the
upper bridge cowling. Additional lifejackets are located in the forward hanging locker and under the V-
berth. A few should always be out and ready. Your flares are located in the starboard salon settee.
