PURSUIT 2665 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN. THE STERN OF THE BOAT
IS VULNERABLE TO SWAMPING FROM WAVE ACTION AND WIND AND
CURRENT WILL PUT MORE STRESS ON THE ANCHOR WHEN IT IS AT-
TACHED TO THE STERN. ONLY ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE BOW.
12.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure
If the propulsion, control or steering system fails while you are operating the boat, bring the
throttle to idle and shift to neutral. Decide whether you need to put out the anchor to prevent
the boat from drifting or to hold the bow into the seas. Investigate and correct the problem
if you can. Turn the engine off before opening the engine cowling to make repairs. If you are
unable to correct the problem, call for help.
12.7 Collision
If your boat is involved in a collision with another boat, dock, piling or a sandbar, your first
priority is to check your passengers for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. Once
your passengers' situations are stabilized, thoroughly inspect the boat for damage. Check below
decks for leaks and the control systems for proper operation. Plug all leaks or make the necessary
repairs to the control systems before proceeding slowly and carefully to port. Request assistance
if necessary. Haul the boat and make a thorough inspection of the hull and running gear for
damage.
12.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance
The law requires the owner or operator of a vessel to render assistance to any individual or
vessel in distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered in the process.
If the boat should become disabled, or if another craft that is disabled requires assistance, great
care must be taken. The stress applied to a boat during towing may become excessive.
Excessive stress can damage the structure of the boat and create a safety hazard for those
aboard.
Freeing a grounded vessel, or towing a boat that is disabled, requires specialized equipment
and knowledge. Line failure and structural damage caused by improper towing have resulted
in fatal injuries. Because of this, we strongly suggest that these activities be left to those who
have the equipment and knowledge, e.g., the U.S. Coast Guard or a commercial towing
company, to safely accomplish the towing task.