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19. Dinghy & Outboard
The driver of the dinghy must be over 18, and must at all times be wearing the kill
cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Always tow your dinghy on a short line while motoring and a long line while sailing, always
tow with the engine leg up as it gives you an extra half knot.
• Most of the time it is fine to leave the outboard on the dinghy, but if conditions are very rough,
the outboard needs to be mounted on the push-pit.
• When going ashore for an evenings entertainment allocate a dinghy captain, someone who will
bring the whole crew back to the boat safely, allowing the rest of the crew to enjoy various
local cocktails and concoctions.
• To start the engine, lower the motor into the water using the lever on the starboard side of the
engine. The lever position corresponds to the motor position, up and fwd for towing and back
and down for driving. Check you are in neutral and the safety cord is in place. For starting
an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke. Pull the choke out, and set a
few revs with the throttle. Do not twist the throttle trying to prime the engine. You will only
flood it. Face the engine and pull the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs.
If it runs for a second but cuts out, try again without the choke.
• To stop the engine, press the button on top of the kill cord, or pull the kill cord out.
• Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone from borrowing it. You have been provided a
dinghy lock and cable. Use them.
• Do not drag the dinghy onto a beach; anchor it off or put it on a dock with a stern anchor to
prevent damage from going under or hitting the dock.
• Do not speed in and around other yachts, speeding fines have been introduced.
• At night an all round white light must be displayed along with red & green side lights, and it is
always a good idea to have a flashlight with you, to show the way, and warn other vessels of
your presence.
• Wear the life preservers provided in the cockpit lockers when in the dinghy.
Note:
For dinghies that carry a 4 stroke motor it is not necessary to choke the motor or add 2
cycle engine oil to the gasoline tank.
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