Operation
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Section 10
DC235
10.11 Flooding or Capsizing
Boats can become unstable if they become
flooded or completely swamped. Always be
aware of the position of the boat to the seas
and the amount of water in the bilge. Water
entering the boat over the transom can usu-
ally be corrected by turning the boat into the
waves. If the bilge is flooding because of a
hole in the hull, the engine bracket or a
defective hose, you may be able to plug it
with rags, close the thru-hull valve or assist
the pumps by bailing with buckets. Put a
mayday call into the Coast Guard or nearby
boats and distribute life jackets as soon as
you discover your boat is in trouble.
If the boat becomes swamped and capsizes,
you and your passengers should stay with
the boat as long as you can. It is much eas-
ier for the Coast Guard, aircraft, or other
boats to spot, than people in the water.
10.12 Transporting your Boat
Your Pursuit boat is a large boat and should
only be trailered by professionals with the
right equipment and knowledge to transport
large boats without causing damage. Con-
tact your dealer or the Pursuit Customer
Relations Department if you are planning to
transport your boat and have any questions
in regard to the proper equipment and sup-
port for the hull.
Damaged from trailers can occur if the boat
hull is not supported properly. Make sure the
trailer bunks and pads are adjusted so they
provide enough support for the hull and are
not putting excessive pressure on the lifting
strakes. Hull damage resulting from
improper trailer support is not covered by the
Pursuit warranty.
10.13 Trailering your Boat
The boat trailer is an important part of your
boating package. The trailer must be
matched to the weight of the boat. A trailer
with a capacity too low will be unsafe on the
road and cause abnormal wear. A trailer with
a capacity too high, can damage the boat.
Contact your dealer to evaluate your towing
vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you
have the correct trailer for your boat.
If you trailer your boat, make sure your tow
vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the
trailer, boat and equipment and the weight of
the passengers and equipment inside the
vehicle. This may require the tow vehicle to
be specially equipped with a larger engine,
transmission, brakes and trailer tow pack-
age.
The following safety tips and a book titled
“Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts - Owner's Man-
ual,” included in your literature packet, pro-
vide additional information you should know
before trailering your boat.
DO NOT use bow or stern eyes, cleats or
any other hardware for the purpose of tow-
ing, being towed or lifting, they are not
designed for that purpose.
Contact your dealer to evaluate your towing
vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you
have the correct trailer for your boat.
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Make sure the trailer is a match for the
weight and hull design of the boat. More
damage can occur by the stresses of
road travel than by normal water opera-
tion. A boat hull is designed to be sup-
ported evenly by water. So, when it is
transported on a trailer it should be sup-
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IMPORTANT
Your Pursuit is heavy and the selec-
tion of your trailer is very important.
We recommend using a bunk style
trailer that incorporates a combination
of heavy duty rollers to support the
keel and long bunks running under
and parallel to the stringers to support
the hull. Trailers without bunks can
cause damage and have a tendency to
put extreme pressure points on the
hull, especially on the lifting strakes.
The situation worsens when launch-
ing or retrieving. Damage resulting
from improper trailer support or the
use a full roller trailer will not be cov-
ered by the Pursuit Warranty.
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