Grady-White Boats Gulfstream 232, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3: General Information
Trailering and relative information can be found on page 105 in Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s
Manual .
Predeparture
See the checklist on page 44 in Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual before starting out.
Casting Off and Approaching The Dock
Unlike an automobile, the stern of your boat reacts first when turning. A turn to the right will swing the
stern to the left and vice-versa. Remember that turning your boat away from an object, such as a dock, will
tend to swing the stern toward that object. Reference procedures for casting off and approaching the dock
starting on page 51 of Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual.
Reboarding Ladder
Your Grady-White boat is equipped with a reboarding ladder. In addition to allowing entry and exit of the
boat for swimming or other activities in the water, it also provides a means of unassisted reboarding in the
event of someone falling overboard. This ladder is located on the platform at the stern of the boat and is
accessible by a person in the water. To deploy, lift the hinged section and swing it away from the boat so that
the rungs are in the water. The ladder is telescopic and can be extended by manually pushing or pulling on
the last rung. When the ladder is not in use it should be retracted and kept in the stowed position on the
platform. Some boat models are equipped with an additional ladder in the bow, or a removable ladder for
use with a cockpit side door. These ladders are not intended to be used for unassisted reboarding.
DANGER
To avoid risk of injury or death from contact with propellers, engines should not be running
when near swimmers or when using reboarding ladder.
Anchoring
Some factors that determine the size and type of anchor most suitable for your boat include the size of
your boat and the type of lake, sea or river bottom in your boating area. Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s
Manual
has a list of tips concerning anchoring starting on page 56.
N OT I C E
It is illegal to tie your boat to navigational aids such as buoys and markers.