•
Allow only a qualified marine electrician to service
the boats electrical system.
level of reservoir and drive pump belt. If the steering is
not operating properly, do not operate the boat and
call for assistance.
G. Medical Emergency
K. Additional Underway Information
Accidents while boating can and may happen. Be
prepared to handle these emergencies when they
happen. Keeping a first aid kit and dry blankets on
board can assist during these situations. It is also a
good idea to contact your local Red Cross for informa-
tion and training on first aid and CPR.
•
Always be aware of local laws on noise limits.
Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even
yelling by people on your boat. Good seamanship
demands that you operate your boat quietly so as
not to infringe on the rights of others. Don’t use
thru-transom exhaust unless you are well off
shore.
H. Propulsion Failure
Before you call for help regarding an engine or drive
unit failure, it is a good idea to eliminate the possibility
of simple problems. Turn off the engine and check to
see that (1) there is fuel in the tank; (2) the engine
cooling intakes on the outdrive are not clogged; (3)
props are clean and free of weeds, netting, etc. ; (4)
no hoses are leaking; (5) there is oil in the engine.
•
•
You are responsible for any damage or injury
caused by your boat’s wake. Observe no wake
speed zone warnings. Operate your boat with
regard for the safety of other boats and people in
your boating area.
Keep your engine well tuned to decrease exhaust
hydrocarbon emissions that pollute the air and
water.
Once you have checked out the possibilities listed
above and find they are not the problem, call for help
giving your position and a detailed description of your
boat.
T - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE
A. Docking
I. Control Failure
In the unlikely event of a shift/throttle failure, shut
down the engine immediately. Carefully check the
control connections in the engine compartment to
see if they are secure. If not, try to locate the attaching
hardware and reassemble. If that is not possible, try
to use whatever is available such as paper clips,
hair clips, tape, etc. , to secure the connections. If a
temporary repair is made, return to port at the slowest
steerable speed and be prepared to take emergency
action should the temporary repair fail also. Have your
dealer make repairs before using the boat again.
Always approach the dock slowly. Think before acting.
If you are wondering whether your boat will fit in a
space against a dock, remember that pilings are often
(but not always) spaced 10 feet apart.
Remember that it is easier to control a boat in reverse
because a boat steers from the stern. When backing
into a slip, back so that bow swings into the wind if
possible. You will have more control.
If possible, come in against the wind or current,
whichever is stronger. Approach the dock at a 30-45°
angle. As the boat nears the dock, slowly swing
parallel to it. Tie the bow line first; then the stern.
J. Steering Failure
If a problem with the steering occurs, shut down the
engine immediately. Check the connections to the
drive unit in the engine compartment. Some boats
have a push/pull cable while others will have hydraulic
hose connections. With cable connections, check the
attaching hardware and tighten it if necessary. If you
have hydraulic hose connections, check to see if they
are leaking. If so, tighten the connections and check
the hydraulic fluid reservoir level. Most stern drives
are power assisted and have their own hydraulic
reservoir and engine mounted drive pump; check the
If wind or current is moving toward the dock, move
parallel to the dock further out. Let the wind or current
push you in. Tie the stern first, then the bow.
Use extreme caution if wind or current is from your
stern. Back in towards the dock slowly at a slight
angle with engine in slow reverse. Gently swing
parallel. Tie stern first, then the bow.
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section T
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