Grady-White Sportsman 180, User Manual

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G
E N E R A L
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N F O R M A T I O N
3–5
Practice maneuvering the trailer; the trailer always backs in the opposite direction of the
vehicle. To maneuver the trailer, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
Familiarize yourself with this manual and all aspects of your boat prior to initial launch. At the
launch site, go through a pre-launch checklist. The list should be suited to your specific needs.
Trailering and relative information can be found on page 94 in Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts
Owner’s Manua l.
P
REDEPARTURE
See the checklist on page 35 in Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual before starting
out.
C
ASTING
O
FF
& A
PPROACHING
T
HE
D
OCK
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 on page 42 of
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual.
A
NCHORING
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 46.
N O T I C E
It is illegal to tie your boat to navigational aids such as buoys and markers.
W A R N I N G
Never anchor off the stern of the boat especially in strong winds or currents. The weight of the
stern and flat surface to the seas can easily cause water to enter over the transom and swamp the
boat.
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