Grounding; Person Overboard - Axis A20 Owner's Manual

In the event you run aground, assess the situation before proceeding. Your response to

grounding

at the person in the water. They are to do nothing else but stay focused on the
person in the water and to point at them.
• T hrow the person a life preserver even if they are wearing a PFD. It will serve
as a marker in the water and will provide additional flotation.
• Immediately slow or stop the boat and safely circle toward the victim as soon
as possible.
person
• Keep the victim on the helm side of the vessel so as to keep the victim
overboard
constantly in your sight.
• W hen almost alongside, shut off the engine.
• Assist the person into the boat.
grounding will depend on how hard the boat hits bottom and whether the boat
remains stranded, the extent of damage, and proximity to shore and help.
• If it is a simple touch, you may need only to inspect the hull.
• If you are aground, assess the situation before reacting. In some cases,
throwing the boat into reverse can cause more damage.
• Check for leaks and immediately stop any water from entering the boat.
• Inspect the hull, steering system and propulsion system for damage.
• Maneuver the boat to safe water only if the hull and all operating systems are
in satisfactory operating condition. Otherwise, call or signal for assistance.
• Immediately react to a person who has fallen overboard by sounding an
alarm.
• Keep the victim constantly in your sight.
• If another passenger is on board, assign them to look at and keep pointing
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Owners
Manual
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