Welcraft 232 Coastal, Руководство пользователя

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10.10 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 operation 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 you are fishing in an area that is crowded with
other fishing boats, it may be difficult to follow the
rules of the road. This situation can become
especially difficult when most boats are trolling.
Being courteous and exercising good common sense
is essential. Avoid trying to assert your right of way
and concentrate on staying clear and preventing
tangled or cut lines and other unpleasant encounters
with other boats.
10.11 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be prepared to
react quickly, particularly when you are offshore.
The following procedures will help you in recovering
a person that has fallen overboard.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man
overboard alarm and have all passengers point
to the person in the water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life
jacket to the person, if possible, and another to
use as a marker.
• Keep the person on the driver side of the boat
so you can keep him in sight at all times.
• Make sure to approach the person from the
downwind side and maneuver the boat so the
propellers are well clear of the person in the
water.
• Turn off the engine(s) when the person is
alongside and use a ring buoy with a line
attached, a paddle or boat hook to assist him to
the boat. Make sure you don't hit him with the
ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on
board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer first
aid if necessary. If the injuries are serious, call
for help. Refer to the Safety chapter for more
information on first aid and requesting
emergency medical assistance.
10.12 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with
plastic is illegal anywhere in the marine
environment. U.S. Coast Guard regulations also
restrict the dumping of other forms of garbage.
Regional, State, and local restrictions on garbage
discharges also may apply.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and
dispose of it properly on shore. You should make
sure your passengers are aware of the local waste
laws and the trash management procedure on your
boat. Refer to the placard mounted on your boat for
more specific information regarding solid waste
disposal.
10.13 Trailering Your Boat
If you trailer your boat, make sure your tow vehicle
is capable of towing the weight of the trailer, boat
and equipment and the weight of the passengers
and equipment inside the vehicle. This may require
that the tow vehicle be specially equipped with a
larger engine, transmission, brakes and trailer tow
package.
The boat trailer is an important part of your boating
package. The trailer should be matched to your
boat’s weight and hull. Using a trailer with a capacity
too low will be unsafe on the road and cause
abnormal wear. A trailer with a capacity too high,
your towing vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you
have the correct trailer for your boat.
Note: Contact your trailer dealer to evaluate
your towing vehicle and hitch, and to
make sure you have the correct trailer
for your boat.
• Make sure the trailer is a match for your boat’s
weight and hull design. More damage can be
done to a boat by the stresses of road travel
than by normal water operation. A boat hull is
designed to be supported evenly by the water.
So, when it is transported on a trailer it should
be supported structurally as evenly across the
hull as possible allowing for even distribution of
the weight of the hull, engine(s) and equipment.
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