IV
WEIGHING
Start the engines and move forward until the anchor line is straight up and down. Pull
hard to lift the anchor from the bottom material.
If the anchor is caught on the bottom, attach a line to the bow cleat so that it is taut. The
up and down motion of the bow from wave action may lift the anchor from the bottom.
If the anchor remains caught, let out a few more feet of line and attach it to the bow
cleat. Slowly maneuver the boat around the anchor until the anchor pulls loose. Be sure
to keep the line tight during this procedure.
T
OWING
If seas are rough, it may not be easy to extend the tow line from one boat to another. In
these cases, use a light throwing line with a weight on one end and with the heavier
towing line secured to it.
Do not attempt to tow a much larger or grounded vessel. Because of the tremendous
stress caused by towing, use a tow line that is rated at least four times the gross weight
of the boat being towed. Tow ropes must be in good condition, free of any cuts or
abrasions.
Attach the tow line to the bow eye on the
disabled boat. Attach the opposite end of
the bridle only to the stern eyes of the tow
boat. Wrap the bridle with chafing gear
where it rubs against the boat. Leave at
least two boat lengths between the boats
for adequate movement.
Adjust the tow line to match wave action.
Keep the boats on the crest or in the trough of the waves at the same time. In protected,
calm waters, shorten the line for better handling. Tow at moderate speed, allowing for
adverse wind and wave conditions. Have the operator of the towed boat steer with you,
if possible.
If you need a tow, or wish to tow another boat, use great care. The boat structure can be
damaged by excessive pulling strain. You should offer help to a boat in trouble.
However, towing a capsized, grounded or hull damaged boat is dangerous. Give
assistance to the occupants; then call the proper authorities.
WHEN TOWING, USE ONLY THE BOW AND STERN EYES; DO NOT USE CLEATS,
HANDRAILS, ETC. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO BE IN LINE WITH THE TOW ROPE. IF THE ROPE
SHOULD BREAK OR PULL FREE, A DANGEROUS RECOIL COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH TO ANYONE IN ITS PATH.
S
TOPPING
E
NGINES
Please refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for stopping procedure information.
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