Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Operation Section 10
10-5
43 LS
43 LS
After operation:
• If operated in saltwater, wash the boat
and all equipment with soap and water.
Flush the engines using fresh water.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for
instructions on flushing.
• Check the bilge area for debris and
excess water.
• Fill the fuel tanks to near full to reduce
condensation. Allow room in the tanks
for the fuel to expand without being
forced out the vent.
• Turn off all electrical equipment except
the automatic bilge pumps.
• If you are going to leave the boat unat-
tended for a long period of time, put the
battery main switches to OFF and close
all seacocks.
• Make sure the boat is securely moored.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage, close all seacocks
before leaving the boat.
10.5 Docking, Anchoring, and
Mooring
Docking and Docklines
Maneuvering a boat near a dock and secur-
ing it requires skill and techniques that are
unique to water and wind conditions and the
dock layout. If possible, position a crew mem-
ber at the bow and stern to assist with the
lines and docking. While maneuvering close
to the dock, compensate for wind and cur-
rent, and anticipate how you can use them to
help docking. Practice in open water using an
imaginary dock to develop a sense for how
the boat handles in different scenarios. You
must be able to understand docking tech-
niques before problems occur.
Approaching a dock or backing into a slip in
high winds or strong currents requires skill.
If you are new to handling a boat, take les-
sons from an experienced pilot and learn to
maneuver in tight quarters in less-than-ideal
conditions. Also, practice away from the dock
during windy conditions.
Dock lines are generally twisted or braided
nylon. Nylon is strong and stretches to absorb
shock. Nylon also has a long life and is soft
and easy on the hands. The size of the line
will vary with the size of the boat. Typically a
30-to-40 foot boat will use 5/8-inch line and a
20-to-30 foot boat will use 1/2-inch line. The
number of lines and their configuration will
vary depending on the dock, the range of the
tide, and other factors. Usually a combina-
tion of bow, stern and spring lines is used to
secure the boat.
Maneuvering to the Dock
Approach the dock slowly at a 30-to-40
degree angle. When possible, approach
against the wind or current. Turn the engines
straight and shift to neutral when you feel
you have enough momentum to reach the
dock. Use reverse to slow the boat and
pull the stern toward the dock as the boat
approaches. If you approached properly, the
boat will lightly touch the pilings at the same
time forward momentum is stopped. Have the
dock lines ready and secure the boat as soon
at it stops. Use fenders to protect the boat
while it is docked. Keep the engines running
until the lines are secured.
If your boat is equipped with joystick docking,
consult your engine package owner’s manual
for additional instructions.
Backing into a Slip
Approach the slip with the stern against the
wind or current and the engines straight
ahead. Use the engines and turn the steering
wheel to maneuver the boat into alignment
with the slip. Reverse the engines and slowly
back into the slip. Shift from reverse to neu-
tral frequently at idle to prevent the boat from
gaining too much speed. Move the stern right
and left by shifting the engines in and out of