Scout Boats 245 XSF, Руководство пользователя

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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.
Leaving the Dock
Always start the engine and let it warm up for 10 to 15 minutes
before releasing the lines. Boats steer from the stern and it is
important that you achieve enough clearance at the stern to ma-
neuver the boat as quickly as possible. Push the stern off and
maneuver such that you get stern clearance quickly. Proceed
slowly until well clear of the dock and other boats.
Mooring
Approach the mooring heading into the wind or current. Shift to
neutral when you have just enough headway to reach the buoy.
Position a crew member on the bow to retrieve the mooring
with a boat hook and secure the line. Keep the engine running
until the line is secured.
Leaving a Mooring
Start the engine and let it up for several minutes before releas-
ing the mooring line. The boat will already be headed into the
wind, so move it forward enough to loosen the line and untie
it. Back the boat away from the mooring until you can see the
buoy. Move the boat slowly away from the mooring.
Anchoring
Make sure the bitter
end of the anchor rode
is attached to the boat
before dropping the
anchor. Bring the bow
into the wind or current
and put the engine in
neutral. When the vessel comes to a stop, lower the anchor
over the bow. Pay out anchor line so that it is at least 5 to 7
times the depth of the water and secure the line to a cleat. Use
caution to avoid getting your feet or hands tangled in the line.
Additional scope of 10 times the depth may be required for
storm conditions. Check landmarks on shore to make sure the
anchor is not dragging. If it is dragging, you will have to start
all over. It is prudent to use two anchors if you are anchoring
overnight or in rough weather.
Releasing the Anchor
Release the anchor by driving the boat slowly to the point
where the anchor line becomes vertical. It should release when
you pass that point. If the anchor doesn’t release right away,
stop the boat directly above the anchor and tie the line to the
cleat as tight as possible. The up and down movement of the
boat will usually loosen the anchor within a minute. Make
sure you secure the anchor and properly stow the line before
operating the boat.
NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN.
THE STERN OF THE BOAT IS VULNERABLE TO
SWAMPING FROM WAVE ACTION. ADDITIONALLY,
WIND AND CURRENT WILL PUT MORE STRESS
ON THE ANCHOR WHEN IT IS ATTACHED TO THE
STERN. ONLY ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE BOW
Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)
Securing The Boat In A Slip (Typical)
Bo
w L
ine
Forward Q
uarter Spr
ing Line
After Bow Spring Cleat
Bow Cleat
Stern Cleat
After Bow Spring L
ine
Stern
Line