PURSUIT S428 SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
10-10
The mooring cleats or bow/stern eyes on
Pursuit boats are not designed or intended to
be used for towing or lifting. These cleats are
designed as mooring cleats for securing the
boat to a dock, pier, etc. only. DO NOT use
these fittings for towing, lifting or attempting
to free a grounded vessel.
When towing operations are underway, have
everyone on both vessels stay clear of the
tow line and surrounding area. DO NOT allow
anyone to be in line with the tow rope; a dan-
gerous recoil can occur if the rope should
break or pull free.
Running aground can cause serious injury
to passengers and damage the boat and its
underwater gear.
If your boat runs aground, evaluate the dam-
age, then proceed at low speed to the near-
est service facility and have an immediate
inspection made before further use. A dam-
aged boat can also take on water; keep all
life saving devices close while heading to a
dock area. If the boat cannot be immediately
removed from the water, thoroughly inspect
the bilge area for leaks.
10.12 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 or 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 easier
for the Coast Guard, aircraft, or other boats
to spot a capsized boat than people in the
water.
10.13 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. Contact
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 support for the
hull.
Damage 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.
10.14 Man Overboard
DANGER
!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
AND/OR ROTATING PARTS HAZARD
Poisonous CO gases are present at
the rear of the boat when an engine is
running. A rotating propeller can cut
or entangle swimmers. Either of these
hazards will cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT use the swim/boarding
platform when the engine is running.
If someone falls overboard, be prepared to
react quickly, especially when you are off -
shore. The following procedures will help you
in recovering a person that has fallen over-
board.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a
‘man overboard’ alarm and have all pas-
sengers point to the person in the water.