Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Section 10 Operation
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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
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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 damage, then proceed at low
speed to the nearest service facility and have
an immediate inspection made before further
use. A damaged boat can take on water; keep
all life-saving devices close while heading to
a dock area. If the boat cannot be immedi-
ately removed from the water, thoroughly
inspect the bilge area for leaks.
10.9 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.
10.10 Transporting your Boat
Your boat is large 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
Tiara Yachts 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 Tiara
Yachts warranty.
10.11 Man Overboard
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
overboard:
1. Immediately stop the boat, sound a ‘man
overboard’ alarm and have all passen-
gers point to the person in the water.
2. Circle around quickly and throw a throw-
able PFD, cushion, or life jacket to the
person and, if possible, throw another to
use as a marker.
3. Keep the person on the driver side of the
boat to keep them in sight.
4. Approach the person from the down -
wind side and maneuver the boat so the
propellers are well clear of the person in
the water.
5. Turn off the engines when the person is
alongside, and assist them to the boat
using a ring buoy, boat cushion with a
line attached, paddle, or boathook.
6. Pull the person to the boat and assist
onboard.
7. Check for injuries and administer first aid
if necessary. If the injuries are serious,
call for help immediately.