Dock Line Basics; During Fueling; After Fueling; Bow/Stern Lines / Breast Lines - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

During Fueling

• Keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fuel fi ll
to guard against static sparks. The fuel fi ll pipe is
grounded through the fuel system wiring to protect
against static electricity.
• Avoid overfi lling the fuel tank. Leave room for
expansion. Also, if fuel exits the fuel vent indicating
the tank is full, this situation is dangerous and
unfriendly to the environment.
• Avoid spilling any fuel. Clean up any fuel accidently
spilled with a clean rag and dispose of it on shore.

After Fueling

• Close all fuel fi ll openings tightly.
• Open all portholes, hatches and doors if applicable.
• Sniff in the bilge and engine area for gas fumes. If
fumes are detected continue to let the area ventilate
until the odor is gone. Look for any traces of fuel
droplets or spillage. Do not start the engine(s),
smoke or run any electrical components until the
fumes can no longer be detected.
Strong Points- Read Warning Below
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
FROM STRONG POINT FAILURE!
REPLACE ANY CLEAT, BOW
OR STERN EYE IMMEDIATELY THAT SHOWS
ANY TYPE OF DETERIORATION.

Dock Line Basics

Most skippers use dock line
terminology fairly loose but
there is more to the basics
than just bow or stern lines.
There are several lines that
can be secured to the bow
and stern and depending on
their direction and use, can be called other names.
Remember that "forward" and "aft" refer to the
direction that a spring line runs from the vessel, and
not where it is secured on board.
Bow/Stern Lines
There is only one true bow line. It is secured to the
forward cleat and run forward along the dock to
prevent the vessel from moving to the stern. The
stern line leads from a rear cleat to a piling or cleat
on the dock astern of the vessel. This line keeps the
boat from moving ahead. For small vessels these are
the only lines needed for normal wind and current
conditions. If located in a tidal environment, keep
slack in the lines.
Breast Lines
These lines are attached to the bow and stern that
lead to nearly right angles from the center of the
vessel to the dock. They help keep larger vessels
from moving away from the dock, or are pulled in to
help people board the vessel. Larger vessels may
use bow or quarter breast lines.
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