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12.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion
System Failure
If the propulsion, control or steering system fails while you are
operating the boat, bring the throttle to idle and shift to neutral.
Decide whether you need to put out the anchor to prevent the
boat from drifting or to hold the bow into the seas. Investigate
and correct the problem if you can. Turn the engine off before
opening the engine cowling to make repairs. If you are unable
to correct the problem, call for help.
12.7 Collision
If your boat is involved in a collision with another boat, dock,
piling or a sandbar, your first priority is to check your pas -
sengers for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. Once
your passenger’s situations are stabilized, thoroughly inspect
the boat for damage. Check below decks for leaks and the
control systems for proper operation. Plug all leaks or make
the necessary repairs to the control systems before proceeding
slowly and carefully to port. Request assistance if necessary.
Haul the boat and make a thorough inspection of the hull and
running gear for damage.
12.8 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 the boat should become disabled, or if another craft that is
disabled requires assistance, great care must be taken. The
stress applied to a boat during towing may become excessive.
Excessive stress can damage the structure of the boat and create
a safety hazard for those aboard.
Freeing a grounded vessel, or towing a boat that is disabled,
requires specialized equipment and knowledge. Line failure
and structural damage caused by improper towing have resulted
in fatal injuries. Because of this, we strongly suggest that
these activities be left to those who have the equipment and
knowledge, e.g., the U.S. Coast Guard or a commercial towing
company, to safely accomplish the towing task.
THE MOORING CLEATS ON SCOUT BOATS ARE
NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED
FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THESE CLEATS ARE
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AS MOORING CLEATS
FOR SECURING THE BOAT TO A DOCK, PIER, ETC.
DO NOT USE THESE FITTINGS FOR TOWING OR
ATTEMPTING TO FREE A GROUNDED VESSEL.
WHEN TOWING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY,
HAVE EVERYONE ABOARD BOTH VESSELS STAY
CLEAR OF THE TOW LINE AND SURROUNDING
AREA. A TOW LINE THAT SHOULD BREAK WHILE
UNDER STRESS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, AND
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
RUNNING AGROUND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO A BOAT AND
ITS UNDERWATER GEAR. IF YOUR BOAT SHOULD
BECOME GROUNDED, DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL
FLOTATION DEVICES AND INSPECT THE BOAT
FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. THOROUGHLY INSPECT
THE BILGE AREA FOR SIGNS OF LEAKAGE.
AN EXPERIENCED SERVICE FACILITY SHOULD
CHECK YOUR UNDERWATER GEAR AT THE FIRST
OPPORTUNITY. DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE YOUR
BOAT IF THE CONDITION OF THE UNDERWATER
EQUIPMENT IS QUESTIONABLE.
12.9 Flooding or Capsizing
Boats can become unstable if they become flooded or com -
pletely swamped. You must 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 usually be corrected
by turning the boat into the waves. If the bilge is flooding
because of a hole in the hull 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 in to 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, than people in the water.
12.10 Fishing
Fishing can be very exciting and distracting for the operator
when the action gets intense. You must always be conscious
of the fact that your primary responsibility is the safe opera-
tion of your boat and the safety of your passengers and other
boats in the area.
You must always make sure the helm is properly manned
and is never left unattended while trolling. If your boat is
equipped with a tower, caution and good common sense must
be exercised whenever someone is in the tower. Most towers
are designed for two average-sized people. Remember, weight
in the tower raises the boat’s center of gravity and the boat’s
motion is greatly exaggerated for the people in a tower.