Owner`s manual
3100 OFFSHORE
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12.9 Collision
If your boat is involved in a collision with another boat, dock, piling or a sandbar, your first priority is to check
your passengers for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. Once your passengers situations are
stabilized, thoroughly inspect the boat for damage. Check below decks for leaks and the control systems for
proper operation. Plug all leaks or make the necessary 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.
12.10 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.
T
HE MOORING CLEATS ON PURSUIT BOATS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO
BE USED FOR TOWING OR LIFTING 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, LIFTING OR ATTEMPTING TO FREE A
GROUNDED VESSEL.
WHEN TOWING OPERATIONS ARE UNDERWAY, HAVE EVERYONE ABOARD BOTH VES-
SELS STAY CLEAR OF THE TOW LINE AND SURROUNDING AREA. A TOW LINE THAT
SHOULD BREAK WHILE UNDER STRESS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, AND COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
RUNNING AGROUND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO
A BOAT AND ITS UNDERWATER GEAR.
If your boat should become 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.