Carver 42 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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84 4127 • 42 Super Sport 4/06
OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6
Controlling the Boat
Every boat owner should know how to perform the following procedures
competently. Do not attempt any of these procedures without first receiving
appropriate training.
Loading
When you load items onto the boat, have someone on the pier hand them to
you after you have boarded the boat. Stow all items securely to prevent them
from shifting when the boat is in motion. If your boat is loaded near capacity or
if seas get rough, distribute the weight evenly and keep the load low. Don’t make
any abrupt changes in its distribution. Shift the load or move about only after
stopping or slowing the boat.
Casting Off and Docking
Docking and casting off can be hampered by wind and current. It is important
to use the current by approaching or leaving with the current instead of fighting
against it. Also, the operator should adequately fender his boat against collisions
with docks or other boats.
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.
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