19. Dinghy & Outboard
The driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be wearing the kill
cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Always tow your dinghy on a long line while motoring or sailing. Always tow with the
engine leg up as it gives you an extra half knot.
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Most of the time it is fine to leave the outboard on the dinghy, but if conditions are very
rough, the outboard needs to be mounted on the push-pit.
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When going ashore for an evenings entertainment allocate a dinghy captain, someone
who will bring the whole crew back to the boat safely, allowing the rest of the crew to
enjoy themselves and sample the local cocktails.
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To start the engine, lower the motor into the water using the lever on the starboard side
of the engine. The lever position corresponds to the motor position, up and fwd for towing
and back and down for driving. Check you are in neutral and the safety cord is in
place. For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke. Pull
the choke out, and set a few revs with the throttle. Do not twist the throttle trying to
prime the engine. You will only flood it. Face the engine and pull the start cord and push
the choke back in as soon as it runs. If it runs for a second but cuts out, try again without
the choke.
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To stop the engine, press the button on top of the kill cord, or pull the kill cord out.
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Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone from borrowing it.
You have been
provided a dinghy lock and cable. Use them at all times.
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Never take the dinghy onto a beach or anchor it off. If docking, always deploy
the dinghy anchor from the stern to prevent damage from going under or hitting
the dock.
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Do not speed in and around other yachts, speeding fines have been introduced.
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At night, an all-round white light must be displayed along with red & green side lights,
and it is always a good idea to have a flashlight with you, to show the way, and warn
other vessels of your presence.
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Wear the life preservers provided when in the dinghy.
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GAS to OIL ratio
1 US Gallon = 3 ounces (80ml)
2
US Gallons = 6 ounces (160ml)
3
US Gallons = 9 ounces (240ml)
4
US Gallons = 12 ounces (320ml)
5 US Gallons = 15 ounces (400ml)
