Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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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
Always start the engine and let it warm up for 10 to 15 min-
utes before releasing the lines. Boats steer from the stern and
it is important that you achieve enough clearance at the stern
to maneuver the boat as quickly as possible. Push the stern
off and maneuver such that you get stern clearance quickly.
Proceed slowly until well clear of the dock and other boats.
Mooring
Approach the mooring 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
mooring with a boat hook and secure the line. Keep the en-
gine running until the line is secured.
Leaving a Mooring
Start the engine and let it up for several minutes before re-
leasing 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 from the mooring until you
can see the buoy. Move the boat slowly away from the moor-
ing.
Anchoring
Make sure the bitter end
of the anchor rode is at-
tached to the boat be-
fore dropping the an-
chor. Bring the bow
into the wind or current
and put the engine in neutral. When the vessel comes to a
stop, lower the anchor over the bow. Pay out anchor line 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 getting 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, you will have to start all over. It is prudent to use
two anchors if you are anchoring overnight or in rough weather.
Releasing the Anchor
Release the anchor by driving the boat slowly to the point
where the anchor line becomes vertical. It should release
when you pass that point. If the anchor doesn't release right
away, stop the boat directly above the anchor and tie the line
to the cleat as tight as possible. The up and down movement
of the boat will usually loosen the anchor within a minute.
Make sure you secure the anchor and properly stow the line
before operating the boat.
NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN. THE
STERN OF THE BOAT IS VULNERABLE TO
SWAMPING FROM WAVE ACTION. ADDITIONALLY,
WIND AND CURRENT WILL PUT MORE STRESS ON
THE ANCHOR WHEN IT IS ATTACHED 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.
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After Bow Spring Cleat
Bow Cleat
Stern Cleat
After Bow S
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Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)
Securing The Boat In A Slip (Typical)