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MONTEREY

BOATS

Operation

Leaving a Mooring

Start the engine and let it 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 at-
tached to boat before dropping the anchor.  Bring
the bow into the wind or current and put the en-
gine 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 tangled in the
line.  Additional scope of 10 times the depth may
be required for storm conditions. Check land-
marks 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 verti-
cal. 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 an-
chor within a minute. Make sure you secure the
anchor and properly stow the line before operat-
ing the boat.

WARNING

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

2.6 Controls, Steering or

Propulsion System Failure

If the propulsion, control or steering system fails
while you are operating the boat, bring the throttle
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 engine off before going into the engine
compartment to make repairs. If you are unable
to correct the problem, call for help.

2.7 Collision

If your boat is involved in a collision with another

boat, dock, piling or a sandbar, your first priority is

to check your passengers for injuries and admin

ister 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.

2.8 Grounding, Towing &

Rendering Assistance

The law requires the owner or operator of a vessel
to render assistance to any individual or vessel in
distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered
in the process.

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.

DANGER

THE MOORING CLEATS, SKI TOW FITTINGS, WAKEBOARD

TOWERS AND ARCHES ON MONTEREY BOATS ARE NOT

DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TOWING

PURPOSES. THE CLEATS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AS

MOORING CLEATS FOR SECURING THE BOAT TO A DOCK, PIER,

ETC. THE SKI TOW FITTINGS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED

FOR PULLING WATER SKIERS. DO NOT USE THESE FITTINGS

FOR TOWING OR ATTEMPTING TO FREE A GROUNDED VESSEL.