Additional Underway Information; Returning To Shore; Docking; Mooring - Four winns V Series Owner's Manual

and take the recommended measures referred to in
the "Fault Register" chapter of the engine manual.
Shut down the engines immediately and restart. If
error remains after restart have the boat towed to an
authorized service facility.
If the steering is not operating properly, do not operate
the boat and call for assistance. In the extreme
circumstance that the boat had to be steered, it could
be done using control levers. See the engine manual
for details. Also, refer to the section called "Alignment
of the Drive-unit" in the engine manual under the "In
Case of Emergency" chapter in order to place the
drive-unit straight forward without using the steering
wheel.
K. Additional Underway Information
• Always be aware of local laws on noise limits.
Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even
yelling by people on your boat. Good seamanship
demands that you operate your boat quietly so as
not to infringe on the rights of others. Don't use
thru-transom exhaust unless you are well off
shore.
• You are responsible for any damage or injury
caused by your boat's wake. Observe no wake
speed zone warnings. Operate your boat with
regard for the safety of other boats and people in
your boating area.
• Keep your engine well tuned to decrease exhaust
hydrocarbon emissions that pollute the air and
water.
S - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE
A. Docking
Always approach the dock slowly. Think before acting.
If you are wondering whether your boat will fit in a
space against a dock, remember that pilings are often
(but not always) spaced 10 feet apart.
Remember that it is easier to control a boat in reverse
because a boat steers from the stern. When backing
into a slip, back so that bow swings into the wind if
possible. You will have more control.
If possible, come in against the wind or current,
whichever is stronger. Approach the dock at a 30-45°
angle. As the boat nears the dock, slowly swing
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
parallel to it. Tie the bow line first; then the stern.
If wind or current is moving toward the dock, move
parallel to the dock further out. Let the wind or current
push you in. Tie the stern first, then the bow.
Use extreme caution if wind or current is from your
stern. Back in towards the dock slowly at a slight
angle with engine in slow reverse. Gently swing
parallel. Tie stern first, then the bow.
If the weather looks bad, use spring-lines from the
bow and stern to dock amidships of the boat. Tie up
on the downwind side of the dock. If the wind is
changeable, place fenders over the side between the
boat and the dock.
B. Mooring
After you have positioned your boat next to the dock,
you must secure it with mooring lines to keep it in
position. Mooring lines must be long enough to secure
your boat in any docking situation.
For example, dock lines should be at least 2/3 of the
length of your boat and the spring lines should be at
least the full length of your boat. The size (diameter)
of your line depends on the size and weight of your
boat. The following is an approximate guide. See your
Four Winns dealer for recommendations.
Boats under 20 feet =
Boats 20 to 30 feet =
Boats 30 to 40 feet =
Boats 40 to 60 feet =
Boats over 60 feet =
Note: If your boat is heavy for its size, consider going
up one size in diameter.
An eye splice at the end of each line works well with
bow or stern cleats.
The mooring lines you will use most often are the bow
line, the stern line, and spring lines as shown on
Figure S3. Each line has a specific purpose. The bow
line and the stern line secure your boat's bow and
stern. The two spring lines keep your boat from
moving forward or backward when you are moored
alongside a dock.
If you are mooring your boat for a short time, bow and
stern lines may be the only lines you will need. If you
are mooring your boat for a longer time or the currents
Line Diameter
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
1"
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