Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Operation Section 10
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should release when you pass that point. If
the anchor does not release, stop the boat
directly above the anchor and tie the line to a
cleat as tight as possible. The up and down
movement of the boat will usually loosen the
anchor. Make sure the anchor is secured and
stowed before getting underway.
10.6 Controls, Steering, or Pro-
pulsion System Failure
The engine covers are machinery guards and
must be in place whenever the engines are
running. DO NOT operate the boat without
the covers in place unless you are performing
a check or maintenance.
If the propulsion, control, or steering system
fails while you are operating the boat, bring
both throttles to idle and shift to neutral.
Determine if the boat should be anchored to
prevent the boat from drifting or to hold the
bow into the seas. Investigate and correct the
problem if possible. Make sure the engines
are off before investigating the problem. If
you are unable to correct the problem, call
for help.
WARNING
!
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Contact with moving parts can entan-
gle, cut, and cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT come close enough
to make contact with any running
machinery moving parts, i.e., engine
or propeller. Contact can result in loss
of body parts, strangulation, burns
and/or severe loss of blood resulting
in serious injury or death.
In case of engine failure, you can operate the
boat on one engine. Do not to apply too much
power to the running engine. When running
one engine to power a twin- or triple-engine
boat, the engine will be ‘over propped’ and
can be overloaded if too much throttle is
applied. Contact your dealer or the engine
manufacturer for the maximum power set-
tings when running on one engine.
10.7 Collision
If your boat is involved in a collision with
another boat, dock, piling or a sandbar, your
first priority is to check passengers for injuries
and administer first aid if necessary. Once all
passengers’ situations are stabilized, thor-
oughly inspect the boat for damage. Check
below decks for leaks and ensure all control
systems for proper operation. Plug all leaks
or make the necessary repairs to the control
systems before proceeding. Operate slowly
and carefully, taking all necessary precau-
tions to be safe. Request assistance if nec -
essary. Haul the boat and make a thorough
inspection of the hull, lower unit, and control
system for damage.
10.8 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 your boat should become disabled, or if
another craft that is disabled requires assis-
tance, be careful. The stress applied to a
boat during towing can become excessive.
Excessive stress can damage the structure
and create a safety hazard for all onboard.
Freeing a grounded vessel or towing a dis -
abled boat requires specialized equipment
and knowledge. Line failure and structural
damage caused by improper towing have
resulted in fatal injuries. We recommend that
towing be done by those with the right equip-
ment and knowledge, e.g., the U.S. Coast
Guard or a commercial towing company.
The mooring cleats or bow/stern eyes on
your boat 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