Skier's Choice Moomba Series 2019 Owner's Manual page 28

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 in ow. 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.
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TOWING (continued)
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.
• 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.
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