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22. Dinghy & Outboard
The driver of the dinghy must be over 18 and must always be wearing the kill
cord. Never operate the dinghy under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Always tow your dinghy at full length while sailing and with the engine leg up as it
gives you an extra half knot.
the yacht if the dinghy is not on the davits.
• Most of the time it is fine to leave the outboard on the dinghy, but if conditions are
very rough, the outboard needs to be mounted on the push-pit.
• When going ashore for an evening's entertainment allocate a dinghy captain,
someone who will bring the whole crew back to the boat safely, allowing the rest of
the crew to enjoy various local cocktails and concoctions.
• To start the engine, lower the motor into the water using the lever on the starboard
side of the engine. The lever position corresponds to the motor position, up and fwd
for towing and back and down for driving. Check you are in neutral, and the safety
cord is in place. For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use
the choke. Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle. Do not twist the
throttle trying to prime the engine. You will only flood it. Face the engine and pull
the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs. If it runs for a second
but cuts out, try again without choking.
• To stop the engine, press the button on top of the kill cord, or pull the kill cord out.
• Keep the kill cord with you to prevent anyone from borrowing it. You have been
provided with a dinghy lock and cable. Use them.
• Do not drag the dinghy onto a beach; anchor it off or put it on a dock with a stern
anchor to prevent damage from going under or hitting the dock.
• Do not speed in and around other yachts, speeding fines have been introduced.
• At night, an all-round white light must be displayed along with red & green side
lights, and it is always a good idea to have a flashlight with you, to show the way,
and warn other vessels of your presence.
• Wear the life preservers provided in the cockpit lockers when in the dinghy.
• GAS to OIL ratio, 1 Gall = 3 ounce.
Be sure to shorten the painter before reversing
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