PURSUIT 3000 OFFSHORE EXPRESS Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 97)

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• Fill the fuel tanks to near full to reduce condensation. Allow enough room in the tanks f o r

the fuel to expand without being forced out through the vent.

• Turn off all electrical equipment except the automatic bilge pumps.

• If you are going to leave the boat for a long period of time, put the battery main switches in the

“OFF” position and close all seacocks.

• Make sure the boat is securely moored.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT, CLOSE ALL SEACOCKS BEFORE LEAVING THE

BOAT.

10.5 Grounding and Towing

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 PURSUIT 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 VES-

SELS 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.

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