Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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6.3.3.2 Checking Headway
Stopping the boat’s forward motion is referred to as “checking headway.”
You should learn how to confidently stop your boat within any required
distance. You can check headway by shifting engines to neutral and coming
to a complete stop over a long distance, or by reversing engines and stop-
ping within a shorter distance.
6.3.3.3 Close Quarters Turns
To execute a close quarters turn, check your headway, then shift one engine
into reverse while shifting the other into forward gear. As you advance the
throttles, the opposing forces cause the boat to pivot about a point centered
between the propellers. You can assist the rate of turn by turning the
rudders in the direction of the turn.
6.3.4 Towing
Always offer assistance to a vessel in distress. However, towing a capsized
boat or a boat with a damaged hull is not recommended. In these situations,
lend aid to the occupants and call the proper authorities. Remember, you
are obligated to lend aid to any person in distress, but not to the vessel. If
you believe your vessel can not tow the vehicle in distress, do not attempt it.
One disabled boat is better than two.
6.4 Anchoring
An anchor’s holding power depends on its weight and the length of the
anchor line. The most effective length is six to seven times the depth of the
water you intend to anchor in. For example, if the water is 10 feet deep, you
should have 60-70 feet of anchor line.