Grounding & Towing - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

To drop anchor (if equipped):
Approach your selected anchoring site from down-
wind and come to a dead stop over the spot where
you want to drop anchor. Lower the anchor manually
or by using the windlass if applicable.
Maneuver the boat slowly backwards until length of
anchor line is 6 or 7 times the depth of the water.
Fasten the anchor line around the bow eye or deck
cleat. Anchor flukes should dig in and catch. Watch for
anchor drag by check ing shoreline landmarks at the
time the anchor is dropped and one-half hour
later. If the boat has drifted away from these refer-
ence marks, the anchor is dragging and must be
reset.
To weigh anchor:
Start the engine running before pulling in anchor.
Slowly maneuver the boat forward to reduce ten-
sion on the line and make retrieval of the anchor line
easier.
Raise the anchor manually or by using the windlass
if applicable. Make sure the anchor safety strap is at-
tached to anchor chain nearest the anchor or anchor
shackle or anchor eye depending upon how the an-
chor is rigged. Properly stow anchor and anchor line.
Always be sure to raise and secure the anchor
prior to operating your boat. Failure to raise
and secure anchor before getting underway
could result in severe injury or damage to boat
from rebounding anchor.
Always utilize the anchor safety strap provided
with the windlass/bow roller combination. The
chain stop prevents the anchor from accidently
releasing while the boat is moving thus prevent-
ing damage to the boat or possible injury or
death to individual(s) aboard the boat.
If the anchor becomes stuck, attach the vertical line
to the mooring cleat. Wave action on the bow may
lift flukes from the bottom and free the anchor. If the
anchor is still stuck, feed out a few feet of line and at-
tach it to the bow cleat. Maneuver the boat around the
Boating Safety & Information - Section A
anchor, keeping the line firm. Determine the angle that
will work to pull the anchor free.
Anchors are available in different shapes, sizes and
weights to fit different boats, uses, and conditions.
Your Scarab dealer can tell you which anchor will
work best for your boat.
A - 17 GROUNDING AND TOWING
If the boat should become disabled, or if as-
sisting another craft that is dis abled, great
care must be taken. The stress applied to a
boat during towing may be come excessive.
Excessive stress can damage the structure of
the boat and create a safety hazard for those
aboard.
Scarab jet boats are not designed nor intended to be
used as a towing vessel. The mooring cleats are not
designed or intended to be used for towing purposes.
These cleats are specifically designed as mooring
cleats for secur ing the boat to a dock, pier, etc. DO
NOT use these fittings for towing or attempting to free
a grounded vessel.
Freeing a grounded vessel or towing a boat that is
disabled requires specialized equipment and knowl-
edge. Line failure and structural damage caused by
improper towing have resulted in fatal injuries Be-
cause of this, Scarab strongly suggests that these
activities be left to those who have the equipment and
knowledge such as the US Coast Guard or Sea Tow
to safely accomplish the towing task.
Running aground can cause serious dam age
to a boat and associated underwater gear. If
the boat should become ground ed, distribute
personal flotation devices and inspect the
boat for possible damage. Thoroughly inspect
the bilge area for signs of leakage. An experi­
enced service facility should check the hull and
under water gear at the first opportunity. DO
NOT continue to use the boat if the condi tion
of the hull or underwater equipment is ques-
tionable.
If towing or being towed is absolutely necessary, spe-
cial precautions should be taken. Use the strongest
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