Monterey Boats 378SE, Руководство пользователя

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Operation
Dock Lines
Dock lines are generally twisted or braided nylon.
Nylon is strong and stretches to absorb shock. It
also has a long life and is soft and easy on the
hands. The line’s size 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 con-
figuration will vary depending on the dock, the
range of the tide, and many other factors. Usu-
ally a combination 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. Whenever possible, approach against the
wind or current. Turn the outdrives straight &
shift to neutral when you feel you have enough
momentum to reach the dock. Use reverse on the
engines while turning the steering wheel toward
the dock to slow the boat and pull the stern toward
the dock as the boat approaches. Straighten the
outdrives and use the engines to stop the boat
if it is still moving forward against the pilings. If
you executed your approach properly, the boat
will lightly touch the pilings at the same time the
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.
Backing into a Slip
Approach the slip with the stern against the wind
or current and the outdrives 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 neutral frequently to prevent
the boat from gaining too much speed. Move the
stern right and left by shifting the engines in and
out of gear or turning the wheel. When nearly in
the slip all the way, straighten the outdrives and
shift to forward to stop. Keep the engines running
until the lines are secured.
Securing Dock Lines
Securing a boat that is tied along side the dock
typically requires a bow and stern line and two
spring lines. The bow and stern lines are usually
secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the stern
cleat and forward of the bow cleat. The after bow
spring line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft
of the after bow spring cleat. The forward quarter
spring line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle
forward of the stern cleat or the stern spring cleat.
The spring lines keep the boat square to the dock
and reduce fore and aft movement while allowing
the boat to move up and down with the tide.
Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat different. It
typically requires two bow lines secured to pilings
on each side of the bow, two stern lines secured
to the dock and two spring lines that prevent the
boat from hitting the dock. The bow lines are
typically secured with enough slack to allow the
boat to ride the tide. The stern lines are crossed.
One line runs from the port aft boat cleat to the
starboard dock cleat and the other line runs from
the starboard aft boat cleat to the port cleat on
the dock. The stern lines center the boat, control
the forward 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.
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Forward Q
uarter Spr
ing Line
After Bow Spring Cleat
Bow Cleat
Stern Cleat
After Bow Spring L
ine
Stern
Line
Securing The Boat In A Slip (Typical)
Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)