Mooring - Seawind 1600 Owner's Manual

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• Fuel – Valves closed
• Gas – Valves closed
• Thru hulls – Valves closed.
• Gear – stowed and secure.
• Sails and covers – Dry and protected
• Exterior Hardware – Clean and lubricated.
• Rubbish – removed from vessel.
• Interior – Doors open and area ventilated.

3.5 MOORING

Your boat is equipped with a number of strong points/cleats to secure mooring lines and
fenders. It is good practice when dockside, to loop the mooring line and secure both ends to
your boat. This makes adjusting or releasing a safer and more controllable operation.
Before coming alongside
• Study the current direction and wind effect on your vessel when stationary
• Select your location and dock tie off points and set protective fenders to the correct
height.
• Secure one end and coil the mooring lines on deck
• Be aware of the water depth against daggerboards and rudders.
Note: for enhanced maneuverability under motor raise the daggerboards 3/4 up and rely more
heavily on the engine controls to steer than the rudder itself.