Chaparral 327 SSX 2012, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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Docking Your Boat
Important: When operating or docking in close quarters,
maneuver your boat at idle speed. Proceed with caution in con-
gested areas.
As you approach the dock or other mooring area, slow down your
boat in time to allow your wake to subside before it reaches other
boats or docks. As you get close to the dock, check for wind or cur-
rents, and allow them to carry the boat toward the dock if you can.
When approaching, check that lines are attached to the cleats on
the mooring side and that fenders are lowered on that side. Be sure
fenders are at the proper height. If you can, have one person at the
stern and one person at the bow, each with a boat hook and a
mooring line attached to a cleat. Never approach a dock at a speed
at which you would not want to bump the dock.
To dock a boat to the starboard side:
1. Approach at an angle approximately 45 degrees to the dock.
2. When the bow is within a few feet of the dock, bring the stern
alongside the dock by turning hard to port.
3. Turn to starboard and, at idle speed, put the engine in reverse to
bring the stern closer to the dock.
Reverse these steps to dock to the port side.
MOORING YOUR BOAT
When attaching mooring lines to deck cleats on your boat, make a
loop in one end of the mooring line. Then, pass it through the hole in
the base of the deck cleat. Next, pass the loop back over the deck
cleat. The mooring line can now safely be used to secure your boat.
Mooring lines may remain attached to the cleats on your boat while
underway. The lines must be coiled and placed where they cannot
get tangled in deck gear or the propellers.
When you tie up, run the mooring line from your boat around the
dock cleat and then back to your boat. This enables you to untie the
mooring line without leaving your boat. Just throw off one end of the
mooring line and then bring the entire length of mooring line back
into the boat. (Figure 5.6)
SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE
Following are general instructions for engine shutdown. Refer to
your engine owner’s manual for specific instructions.
1. Allow engine to idle so engine cools gradually.
2. Turn engine off.
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