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Securing Dock Lines

Securing a boat that is tied along side the dock typically requires

a bow and stern line and two spring lines. The bow and stern

lines are usually secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the

stern cleat and forward of the bow cleat. The after bow spring

line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the after bow

spring cleat. The forward quarter spring is secured to the dock

at a 40° angle forward of the stern cleat. The spring lines keep

the boat square to the dock and reduce fore and aft movement

while allowing the boat to move up and down with the tide.

Securing a boat that in a slip is somewhat different. It typically

requires two bow lines secured to pilings on each side of the

bow, two stern lines secured to the dock and two spring lines

that prevent the boat from hitting the dock. The bow lines are

typically secured with enough slack to allow the boat to ride the

tide. The stern lines are crossed. One line runs from the port

aft boat cleat to the starboard dock cleat and the other line runs

from the starboard aft boat cleat to the port cleat on the dock.

The stern lines center the boat, control the forward motion,

and allow the boat to ride the tide. Two forward quarter spring

lines typically are secured to the stern cleats and to mid ship

pilings or cleats. The spring lines keep the boat from backing

into the dock while allowing it to ride the tide.

Leaving the Dock

Always start the engines and let them warm up for several min

utes before releasing the lines. Boats steer from the stern and it

is important that you achieve enough clearance at the stern to

maneuver the boat as quickly as possible. Push the stern off and

maneuver such that you get stern clearance quickly. Proceed

slowly until well clear of the dock and other boats.

Mooring

Approach the mooring heading into the wind or current. Shift to

neutral when you have just enough headway to reach the buoy.

Position a crew member on the bow to retrieve the mooring

with a boat hook and secure the line. Keep the engines running

until the line is secured.

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 line is attached to boat

before dropping the anchor. Bring the bow into the wind or cur-

rent and put the engine in neutral. When the vessel comes to a

stop, lower the anchor over the bow. Pay 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

tangle 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

your 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 VULNERABLE 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

12.6 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 going into the engine compartment 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 con

tact your dealer or the engine manufacturer for the maximum

power settings when running on one engine.

12.7 Collision

If your boat is involved in a collision with another boat, dock,

piling or a sandbar, your ﬁrst priority is to check your pas-

sengers for injuries and administer ﬁrst aid if necessary. Once

your passengers situations are stabilized, thoroughly inspect

the boat for damage. Check below decks for leaks and the

control systems for proper operation. Plug all leaks or make

the necessary repairs to the control systems before proceeding

slowly and carefully to port. Request assistance if necessary.

Haul the boat and make a thorough inspection of the hull and

running gear for damage.

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