Grand Banks Latis, Руководство по эксплуатации

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DOCKING
During docking, use of the fly bridge provides greater visibility of the stern (most
damaged part of a boat). When docking from the lower helm station the backup
camera can be useful.
Have the crew prepare the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you
expect to dock (bow in, port side tie; etc.). Take into account the wind, you may
need to compensate if you are getting blown away from your anchorage. Fenders at
the rear of the boat are the most important, however be sure there are several on
each side.
Before entering the marina center the wheel (rudders will then be straight) and use
only the GEARSHIFTS to maneuver the boat. (Throttles and Steering may be
necessary in very windy conditions).
MOORING BUOYS
The State Park Sticker on your vessel allows you to pick up the mooring buoys in
the parks for free. You only need to register at the kiosk.
Mooring buoys have a
metal triangle and at the top is a large metal ring. The metal ring is attached to
a chain that secures your boat. It is very heavy. The strongest member of your
crew should be picked for this job.
Come up to the buoy into the wind as you would for anchoring.
Have crewmembers on the bow, one with a boat hook and one with a mooring line
secured like a bowline.
As you are slowly approaching the buoy, have the crew holding the boat hook
point at the buoy to help guide you. It is usually very difficult to see them as it
gets close under the bow.
Hook the buoy and bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crewmember
to thread the ring with the line.
Lower the ring and line with the boat hook.
Now form a bridle. If your mooring line is led out of the starboard chock bring the
end of the line to the port side chock. This will create a bridle with about 10 feet
of slack from the chock to the buoy.