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OS 315

LEAVING A MOORING

Start the engines and let them warm up for several minutes before releasing the mooring line. The boat will

already be headed into the wind, so move it forward enough to loosen the line and untie it. Back the boat away

from the mooring until you can see the buoy. Move the boat slowly away from the mooring.

ANCHORING

Make sure the bitter end of the anchor rode is attached to the boat before dropping the anchor. Bring the bow

into the wind or current and put the engine in neutral. When the vessel comes to a stop, lower the anchor over

the bow. Play out anchor line so that it is at least 5 to 7 times the depth of the water and secure the line to

a cleat. Use caution to avoid getting your feet or hands tangled in the line. Additional scope of 10 times the

depth may be required for storm conditions. Check landmarks on shore to make sure the anchor is not

dragging. If it is dragging, you will have to start all over. It is prudent to use two anchors if you are anchoring

overnight or in rough weather.

RELEASING THE ANCHOR

Release the anchor by driving the boat slowly to the point where the anchor line becomes vertical. It should

release when you pass that point. If the anchor doesn't release right away, stop the boat directly above the

anchor and tie the line to the cleat as tight as possible. The up and down movement of the boat will usually

loosen the anchor within a minute. Make sure you secure the anchor and properly stow the line before operating

the boat.

NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN. THE STERN OF THE BOAT IS VULNER-

ABLE TO SWAMPING FROM WAVE ACTION AND WIND AND CURRENT WILL PUT MORE

STRESS ON THE ANCHOR WHEN IT IS ATTACHED TO THE STERN. ONLY ANCHOR

THE BOAT BY THE BOW.

10.9 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure

If the propulsion, control or steering system fails while you are operating the boat, bring both throttles 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 engines off before opening

the engine cowling to make repairs. If you are unable to correct the problem, call for help.

If only one engine has failed, you can usually run home on the other engine. Be careful not to apply too much

power to the engine that is running. When only one engine is used to power a twin engine boat, that engine

is over propped and can be overloaded if too much throttle is applied. You should contact your dealer or the

engine manufacturer for the maximum power settings when running on one engine.

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE ENGINE AND PROPUL-

SION SYSTEM.

10.10 Collision

If your boat is involved in a collision with another boat, dock, piling or a sandbar, your first priority is to check

your passengers for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. Once your passengers' situations are

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