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2018 World Cat Glacier Bay Edition 2770/2780 Owners Manual
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4.8 Anchoring
World Cat offers an anchor and anchor windlass as optional equipment on all boats. The anchor we supply
is known as a plow style. However, there are several types of anchors available, each designed to operate
in specific bottom conditions. Your dealer can provide information on which styles are most effective in
your area. See page 56 of the
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner ’ s Manual
for more information and tips
concerning anchoring
.
4.9 Shallow Water
Although your World Cat draws a small amount of water for its size, shallow water should be a concern of
all boaters. To avoid this hazard, pay particular attention to navigational markers and know the area you
are operating in. Be aware of tidal changes, including those that have occurred during your trip. Rocks,
stumps, or other hazards are more prevalent in shallow water and can cause major damage to your hull
bottom. Engines can also suffer damage if they are allowed to run in the sand or mud.
If you do become grounded, tilt the motors up to reduce the draft at the transom. Often this will solve the
prob-lem; however, it may be necessary to rock the boat from side to side to break the suction along the
keel. If you are grounded on an incoming tide, allowing the water to rise can help. Being grounded on an
outgoing tide is a larger issue, you need to act quickly to free your boat and avoid being driven further
aground. Use the anchor to secure the boat and await the incoming tide, or use it to pull yourself free.
4.10 Emergency Situations
Unfortunately, even the safest boating practices cannot eliminate the potential of emergency situations de-
velop-ing. Therefore you should prepare yourself, and your crew, to handle any problems that may arise.
Establish specific plans for fires, man overboard, collision, etc., and review them with your passengers prior
to departing. Planning allows people to remain calm, and gives everyone the confidence to resolve the
problem. Section 4 of the
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner ’ s Manual
provides information on emergency
procedures. Below is important information which all owners should be aware.
4.10.1 Emergency Stop Switch
Lanyard clips are provided on all World Cats and when used properly provide an emergency stop for the
engines should the driver fall from the helm position, or need to perform an emergency shutdown to re-
spond to or avoid an accident. The clip attaches the driver to the ignition panel using a cord. A pull on the
cord will release the clip from the shut - off switch on the panel and shutdown the engines. To restart the
engines, turn ignition switches to the off position, return binnacle to neutral position insert safety lanyard
back into clip and then turn ignition switches back on. This should only be used to prevent or react to acci-
dents, and the operator is solely responsi-ble for the decision.
4.10.2 Communication
If you witness an emergency or become involved in one, you should request assistance via radio communi-
ca-tion or visual signals. Review the information in Section 4 of the
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner ’ s
Manual
for detailed information on how and when to request assistance.
4.10.3 Rendering Assistance
Owners are required by law to render assistance to other boaters involved in an emergency situation such
as fire, collision, casualty, etc., as long as it does not endanger your vessel or its passengers.
!! CAUTION
Never anchor your boat off the stern. The weight at the transom, combined with adverse sea condi­
tions could allow water to enter the boat over the transom wall.