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Grounding (continued)

Basic Guidelines

• Inspect damage to hull, propulsion and steering

systems.

• Check for leaks. If water is coming in, stopping the flow

takes priority over getting free.

• Determine water depth all around the boat and type of

bottom (sand, mud, rocks, etc.). This will help you

decide which way to move the boat.

• Determine if tide, wind or current will drive the boat harder

aground or will help free it.

Leaks

• Immediately switch on bilge pumps.

• Assign crew to operate manual pumps, if needed.

• If boat is taking on water, have someone take the helm

while you manage damage control.

• Slow or stop to minimize inflow. However, if you can

keep a hole above water by maintaining speed, do so.

• If possible, patch the outside with whatever material is

available.

Towing

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

Towing or being towed stresses the boats, hardware

and lines. Failure of any part can seriously injure

people or damage the boat.

A recreational boat towing another is usually a last resort

because of possible damage to one or both boats. The

Coast Guard or a private salvage company is better

equipped. A recreational boat may assist by standing by,

and possibly keeping the disabled boat’s bow at a proper

angle until help arrives. Only when conditions are ideal—

that is, waters are calm, disabled boat is small, and one

or both skippers know correct technique—should a

recreational boat tow another.

Towing Vessel

• Be sure your boat will not run aground too.

• Because you are maneuverable and the grounded boat

is not, you should pass the towline to the grounded

boat.

Towing Vessel (continued)

• Use double-braided or braid-on-braid line. Never use

three-strand twisted nylon; it has too much elasticity

and can snap back dangerously.

• Fasten the towline as far forward as possible on the

upwind or up-current side of the towing boat. Fastening

it to the stern will restrict maneuverability of the towing

boat.

• If possible, use a bridle.

• Move slowly to prevent sudden strain on slack line.

• Be ready to cast loose or cut the line if the towing

situation becomes hazardous.

Vessel Being Towed

• Attach the towline to the bow eye.

• If the boat has eyebolts in the transom for pulling skiers,

a towline may be attached to a small bridle hooked to

both eyebolts.

• If it is necessary to be towed after being freed, keep

someone at the wheel to steer.

Both Vessels

• If you attach the towline to a fitting, be sure the fitting is

fastened with a through bolt and is reinforced on the

underside.

• Creating a bridle with a line around the hull or

superstructure will distribute the load over a wide area;

pad pressure points. This technique can be used on

both the towing and towed boat.

• Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats.

• Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat.

• Never hold a towline after it is pulled taut.

Person Overboard

• Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the

person overboard.

• Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a

PFD. It will serve as a marker.

• Immediately stop or slow the boat, then circle toward

the victim.

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