Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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FORMULA
OPERATION
SUN SPORT
The stern line is fastened to an after cleat and
pulled astern at about a 45° angle. This line keeps
the boat from moving forward.
The spring lines can help you control the boat
when leaving a dock. Be sure to use spring lines
when boating in waters where the tide movement
is significant. The forward quarter spring line is
fastened to a forward cleat and heads aft. The
after bow spring is fastened to a stern cleat and
heads forward.
USING FENDERS
Be sure to use enough fenders to protect your
boat from damage when docking or tying it along
side another boat. Fenders protect your boat from
scarring the finish and cushion it from striking a
solid object.
Using different size and shaped fenders will
increase the protection of your boat.
An average size cruiser can use six fenders to
protect it from damage.
NAVIGATIONAL HINTS
Learn to recognize the different buoys and day
markers; they are the signposts of the waterways.
There are two primary marking systems in use in
the U.S.; the Uniform State Waterway Marking
System (USWMS) used on inland waters and
maintained by each state, and the Federal
Waterway Marking System (FWMS) used on
coastal waters and rivers and maintained by the
USCG. In addition, the FWMS has two modified
systems; the Western River Buoyage, and the
Intercoastal Waterway Buoyage. Be sure to check
with local authorities on the buoyage system in
use.
The only buoys you are permitted to moor to are
mooring buoys. Mooring to a navigation buoy or
other navigational aid or regulatory marker is
illegal.
1. White with Blue Band—May Show White
Reflector or Light
The type of hazard/warning buoys and markers
depend on the area of jurisdiction. Check with
local boating authorities.
The USWMS Cardinal System is used when there
is no well-defined channel or where an obstruction
may be approached from more than one direction.
With the cardinal system:
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Pass north or east of BLACK-TOPPED
WHITE buoys.
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Pass south or west of RED-TOPPED WHITE
buoys.
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RED and WHITE VERTICALLY STRIPED
buoys indicate boats should pass outside of
the buoy (away from shore).
Mooring Buoy
Figure 7-23
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