Leaving Shore; Operating The Boat At Sea - Ockelbo B21 CAB Owner's Manual

2.5.4 Leaving shore

The crew releases each mooring rope etc., as per your instructions. Make sure mooring
ropes or other ropes does not tangle with the propeller.
Ask crew to be seated as soon as possible after leaving the mooring position. For seating
positions see chapter 3.6.
The emergency shutdown switch
Attach the lanyard of the emergency switch (see chapter 2.2) to your wrist, ankle or
lifejacket hook, immediately after loosening the mooring ropes. More specific
instructions can be found in the engine manual. Especially when you are driving the boat
alone, it is crucial that the boat stops if you fall overboard or stumble on board.
Remember to unfasten the lanyard yourself before coming ashore or moving around in
the boat. If not, an abrupt engine stop will occur and may cause fast boat movements.
2.6 O
PERATING THE BOAT AT SEA
Learn the seafaring rules and the COLREG provisions (International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) and follow them. Navigate with
care and make sure your charts are up to date. Boating regulations are
available in bookstores or from local authorities. Always adapt your speed to
the prevailing conditions, your skills and the environment.
This owner's manual is not a manual on good seamanship. The operator is always
responsible for ensuring that he/she has the right skills to operate a boat. Therefore, this
manual does not substitute a course (or similar extensive experience) in boating and
seamanship. Always take proper training if you lack such, or in any way feel insecure
about boat handling and seamanship. Operating a boat can often be more demanding
than driving, for instance, a car.
 Always make sure that the boat and safety equipment is in a good and safe
condition.
 Always maintain an unobstructed view of the area around the boat to detect
dangers such as other boats or floating objects in your course, shallow waters or
challenging water and weather conditions. When running with a very high bow
(typically when accelerating from non-planing to planing speed), the view may be
partially obstructed. If so, ask a passenger for assistance with the view or stand
up if it helps you to see better. Minimize the time under such conditions.
 Always adjust the speed and trim to the prevailing conditions. Be particularly
careful when driving at high speeds and waves. For instance, a low bow in high
waves or a tailwind may cause the bow to plunge into waves and fill the boat
with water, or may cause sharp and sudden direction changes.
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