Casting Off; Approaching Dock; General Considerations - WARRIOR BOATS Boats User Manual

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Post a lookout to watch for obstacles when visibility
from the helm is limited due to operating conditions.

General Considerations

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You are responsible for passengers' actions. If they place
themselves or the boat in danger, immediately correct
them.
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Know how your boat handles under different conditions.
Recognize your limitations and the boat's limitations.
Modify speed in keeping with weather, sea and traffic
conditions.
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Instruct at least on passenger on the proper operation of
your boat in case something should happen to you. At
least one passenger must know how to override the
emergency stop switch and restart the engine if the
operator should fall overboard with the stop switch
lanyard attached.
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Instruct passengers and crew on location and use of
safety equipment and procedures.

Casting Off

Procedures vary depending on wind, current and traffic. Some
general guidelines are:
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Star engine before casting off.
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Put adequate space between boat and dock before trying
to move away.
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Two secrets of successful maneuvering:
A. Since a boat turns at its stern, the stern must
B. Use wind and current to move a boat whenever

Approaching Dock

Procedures vary depending on whether you tie up at a:
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Pier (parallels to shore) or wharf (not parallel)
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Slip (between piles, at right angle to pier or wharf)
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Mooring (anchoring buoy away from shore)
have enough clearance to move back toward the
dock as the bow moves away from the dock
possible.
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