PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Section 10 Operation
10-8
Securing Docklines
Securing a boat along side the dock typically
requires a bow and stern line and two spring
lines. The bow and stern lines are usually
secured to the dock at a 40 degree angle
aft of the stern cleat and forward of the bow
cleat. The after bow spring line is secured
to the dock at a 40 degree angle aft of the
after bow spring cleat. The forward quarter
spring is secured to the dock at a 40 degree
angle forward of the stern cleat. The spring
lines keep the boat square to the dock and
reduce fore and aft movement while allowing
the boat to move up and down with the tide.
Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat dif-
ferent. It typically requires two bow lines
secured to pilings on each side of the bow,
two stern lines secured to the dock and two
spring lines that prevent the boat from hitting
the dock. The bow lines are typically secured
with enough slack to allow the boat to ride
the tide. The stern lines are crossed. One
line runs from the port aft boat cleat to the
starboard dock cleat and the other line runs
from the starboard aft boat cleat to the port
cleat on the dock. The stern lines center the
boat, control the forward motion and allow
the boat to ride the tide. Two forward quarter
spring lines typically are secured to the stern
cleats and to mid ship pilings or cleats. The
spring lines keep the boat from backing into
the dock while allowing it to ride the tide.
Leaving the Dock
Start the engines and let them warm up for
10 to 15 minutes before releasing the lines.
Boats steer from the stern and it is important
you achieve enough clearance at the stern
to maneuver the boat as quickly as possible.
Push the stern off and maneuver to gain stern
clearance quickly. Proceed slowly until the
boat has cleared the dock and other boats.
Mooring
Approach the mooring buoy heading into
the wind or current. Shift to neutral when
you have just enough headway to reach the
buoy. Position a crew member on the bow to
retrieve the buoy with a boat hook and secure
the line. Keep the engines running, until the
line is secure.
Leaving a Mooring
Start the engines and let them warm up
before releasing the mooring line. The boat
will already be headed into the wind, so move
it forward enough to loosen the line and untie
it. Back the boat away until you can see the
buoy and slowly move away.
Anchoring
Make sure the bitter end of the anchor rode
is attached to the boat before dropping the
anchor. Bring the bow into the wind or current
and put the engine in neutral. When the boat
comes to a stop, lower the anchor over the
bow. Allow enough rode so that it is at least 5
to 7 times the depth of the water and secure
the line to a cleat. Use caution to avoid get-
ting your feet or hands tangled in the line.
Additional scope of 10 times the depth may
be required for storm conditions. Check land-
marks on shore to make sure the anchor is
not dragging. If it is dragging, start over. It is
prudent to use two anchors if you are anchor-
ing overnight or in rough weather.
WARNING
!
SINKING OR DROWNING HAZARD
Anchoring at the stern can pull a boat
under water. DO NOT anchor at the
stern.