Owner`s manual

3070 EXPRESS
repairs to the control systems before proceeding slowly and carefully to port. Request assistance
if necessary. Haul the boat and make a thorough inspection of the hull and running gear for
damage.
12.9 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance
The law requires the owner or operator of a vessel to render assistance to any individual or vessel
in distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered in the process.
If the boat should become disabled, or if another craft that is disabled requires assistance, great
care must be taken. The stress applied to a boat during towing may become excessive. Excessive
stress can damage the structure of the boat and create a safety hazard for those aboard.
Freeing a grounded vessel, or towing a boat that is disabled, requires specialized equipment and
knowledge. Line failure and structural damage caused by improper towing have resulted in fatal
injuries. Because of this, we strongly suggest that these activities be left to those who have the
equipment and knowledge, e.g., the U.S. Coast Guard or a commercial towing company, to safely
accomplish the towing task.
THE MOORING CLEATS ON PURSUIT BOATS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTEND-
ED TO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THESE CLEATS ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED AS MOORING CLEATS FOR SECURING THE BOAT TO A DOCK, PIER,
ETC. DO NOT USE THESE FITTINGS FOR TOWING OR ATTEMPTING TO FREE
A GROUNDED VESSEL.
WHEN TOWING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY, HAVE EVERYONE ABOARD
BOTH VESSELS STAY CLEAR OF THE TOW LINE AND SURROUNDING AREA. A
TOW LINE THAT SHOULD BREAK WHILE UNDER STRESS CAN BE VERY DAN-
GEROUS, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
RUNNING AGROUND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAM-
AGE TO A BOAT AND ITS UNDERWATER GEAR. IF YOUR BOAT SHOULD BE-
COME GROUNDED, DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND INSPECT
THE BOAT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE BILGE AREA
FOR SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. AN EXPERIENCED SERVICE FACILITY SHOULD
CHECK YOUR UNDERWATER GEAR AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY. DO NOT
CONTINUE TO USE YOUR BOAT IF THE CONDITION OF THE UNDERWATER
EQUIPMENT IS QUESTIONABLE.
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