Owner`s manual

2014 Glacier Bay 2770 Owners Manual
4.8 ANCHORING
Glacier Bay offers an anchor and anchor windlass as optional equipment on all boats. The anchor we supply
is known as a plow style. However, there are several types of anchors available, each designed to operate in
specific bottom conditions. Your dealer can provide information on which styles are most effective in your
area. See page 56 of the Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual for more information and tips
concerning anchoring.
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Never anchor your boat off the stern. The weight at the transom, combined with adverse sea
conditions could allow water to enter the boat over the transom wall.
4.9 SHALLOW WATER
Although your Glacier Bay draws a small amount of water for its size, shallow water should be a concern of
all boaters. To avoid this hazard, pay particular attention to navigational markers and know the area you are
operating in. Be aware of tidal changes, including those that have occurred during your trip. Rocks, stumps,
or other hazards are more prevalent in shallow water and can cause major damage to your hull bottom.
Engines can also suffer damage if they are allowed to run in the sand or mud.
If you do become grounded, tilt the motors up to reduce the draft at the transom. Often this will solve the
problem; however, it may be necessary to rock the boat from side to side to break the suction along the keel.
If you are grounded on an incoming tide, allowing the water to rise can help. Being grounded on an outgoing
tide is a larger issue, you need to act quickly to free your boat and avoid being driven further aground. Use
the anchor to secure the boat and await the incoming tide, or use it to pull yourself free.
4.10 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Unfortunately, even the safest boating practices cannot eliminate the potential of emergency situations
developing. Therefore you should prepare yourself, and your crew, to handle any problems that may arise.
Establish specific plans for fires, man overboard, collision, etc., and review them with your passengers prior
to departing. Planning allows people to remain calm, and gives everyone the confidence to resolve the
problem. Section 4 of the Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual provides information on emergency
procedures. Below is important information which all owners should be aware.
4.10.1 Emergency Stop Switch
Lanyard clips are provided on all Glacier Bays and when used properly provide an emergency stop for the
engines should the driver fall from the helm position, or need to perform an emergency shutdown to respond
to or avoid an accident. The clip attaches the driver to the ignition panel using a cord. A pull on the cord will
release the clip from the shut-off switch on the panel and shutdown the engines. To restart the engines, turn
ignition switcheis to the off position, return binnacle to neutral position insert safety lanyard back into clip
and then turn ignition switches back on. This should only be used to prevent or react to accidents, and the
operator is solely responsible for the decision.
4.10.2 Communication
If you witness an emergency or become involved in one, you should request assistance via radio communica-
tion or visual signals. Review the information in Section 4 of the Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s
Manual for detailed information on how and when to request assistance.
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