Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Leaving a Pier or Mooring
Getting underway from a pier is normally accomplished
by taking in all lines except the bow spring. With a
neutral rudder, power the boat forward using only the
engine farthest from the pier. The boat will pivot
around the bow spring line, moving the stern out and
away from the pier. A fender should be placed between
the bow and the pier to prevent scraping as the boat
pivots about the bow spring. Once the stern is clear of
boats and other obstructions, take the bow spring in and
back the boat away.
At marina anchorages, boats are often secured to a
mooring buoy. Fouling your propeller with a mooring
line is the principal hazard when leaving a mooring. If
you use a dinghy to reach your boat, make sure the
dinghy line does not foul the propeller.
After getting onboard, start the engines and send some-
one forward to slacken the line. Release the line. In a
river with current, the boat will gain headway with the
current. After you are clear of the buoy, power the boat
forward. In a calm bay, if there is neither wind nor
current, back the boat away a few boat lengths. As you
power forward, keep the buoy in sight and give it ample
room until you are clear. Run slowly until you clear the
anchorage to avoid creating a nuisance with your wake.