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2570 Offshore

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Be careful when using the trim tabs from the tower. The reaction of the trim tabs will be exaggerated
in the tower. Use small tab corrections and wait ten (10) seconds for the tabs to react. Keep making small
corrections until the hull is at the desired attitude.

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Do not overload the tower. Most towers are designed to hold the weight of only two average sized people.
Weight in the tower raises the boat’s center of gravity. Too much weight in the tower could make the
boat unstable.

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Do not operate the boat in tight quarters, such as marinas, from the tower. The operator is isolated from
the boat while in the tower and will not be able to assist in docking procedures.

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Always pay close attention to your grip and footing on the tower ladders. Your ability to achieve a good
grip and proper footing is reduced in wet or rough weather. Therefore, the tower should be avoided in
these conditions.

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Only operate the boat from the tower in familiar waters or where running aground is not a possibility.
Running aground while operating the boat from the tower could result in severe injury.

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Always be alert for waves and boat wakes when operating the boat from the tower. Remember that the
boat's motions are exaggerated in the tower.

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Good common sense and judgment must be exercised at all times when operating a boat from the tower.

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If the engine alarm sounds, immediately put the boat in NEUTRAL and shut “OFF” the engine until the
problem is found.

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Always put the boat in NEUTRAL before moving to and from the tower helm and cockpit.

GOOD COMMON SENSE, JUDGMENT AND EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED
WHEN OPERATING A BOAT WITH SOMEONE IN THE TOWER. DO NOT ALLOW ANY-
ONE IN THE TOWER WHEN THE WATER IS ROUGH OR WHEN OPERATING IN UNFA-
MILIAR WATERS WHERE RUNNING AGROUND IS A POSSIBILITY. REMEMBER,
WEIGHT IN THE TOWER RAISES THE BOAT'S CENTER OF GRAVITY AND THE BOAT'S
MOTION IS GREATLY EXAGGERATED FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE TOWER.

10.7 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring

Docking and Dock Lines
Maneuvering the boat near the dock and securing the boat require skill and techniques that are unique to the
water and wind conditions and the layout of the dock. If possible, position a crew member at the bow and
stern to man the lines and assist in docking operations. While maneuvering close to the dock consideration
must be giving to the wind and current. You should anticipate the effect these forces will have on the boat
and use them to help put the boat where you want it. It is important to practice in open water using an imaginary
dock enough to develop a sense for the way your boat handles in a variety of docking scenarios. You must
be able to foresee the possibilities and have solutions in mind before problems occur.

Approaching a dock or backing into a slip in high winds or strong currents requires a considerable amount
of skill. If you are new to boat handling, you should take lessons from an experienced pilot to learn how to