Casting Off; Docking - Tayana -48 Owner's Manual

speed and the maximum engine speed can drop as
result of weed growth on the hull.
Please refer to Maintenance of "antifouling ".

3.8 Casting Off

The experienced sailor will check that all equipment is stowed
well and safety. In bad weather the side doors and portholes
have to be closed. Keep the boat hook and warps within easy
reach.
Once the engines are running smoothly, release the mooring
lines fore and after, taking care not to let the lines become
entangled in the propeller.
Go slowly out of harbor. Once free of the quay and of other boats,
pull the fenders aboard and stow then in a place where they are
easily accessible.

3.9 Docking

Nowadays it is often necessary to squeeze the boat into a
comparatively narrow docking space.
Have the fenders in place along both sides of boat, have the
boat hook and mooring lines at hand.
When mooring, handle the boat with extreme caution. Ideally at
idle speed, because the momentum of a heavy boat moving can
be difficult to stop if the boat is moving quickly.
As described your best maneuverability is provided by using a
combination of your gearshifts, steering and thrusters.
To turn within a narrow space, utilize the bow and stern thrusters.
It will make it easier to move toward starboard side. However,
this operation requires some practice.
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