Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE
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12.11 Flooding or Capsizing
Boats can become unstable if they become flooded or completely swamped. You must always be aware of
the position of the boat to the seas and the amount of water in the bilge. Water entering the boat over the
transom can usually be corrected by turning the boat into the waves. If the bilge is flooding because of a hole
in the hull, the engine bracket or a defective hose, you may be able to plug it with rages, close the thru-hull
valve or assist the pumps by bailing with buckets. Put a mayday call into the Coast Guard or nearby boats
and distribute life jackets as soon as you discover your boat is in trouble. If the boat becomes swamped and
capsizes, you and your passengers should stay with the boat as long as you can. It is much easier for the Coast
Guard, aircraft or other boats to spot than people in the water.
12.12 Transporting Your Boat
The Pursuit 3100 Offshore is a large boat and should only be trailered by professionals that have the knowledge
and equipment to move large boats without causing damage. Please contact your dealer or the Pursuit
Customer Relations Department if you are planning to transport your boat and have any questions in regard
to the proper equipment and support for the hull.
BOATS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY TRAILERS THAT DON'T PROPERLY SUPPORT THE HULL.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE TRAILER BUNKS AND PADS ARE ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT
PUTTING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH
SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER TRAILER SUPPORT
IS NOT COVERED BY THE PURSUIT WARRANTY.
12.13 Man Overboard
If someone falls overboard, you must be prepared to react quickly, particularly when you are offshore. The
following procedures will help you in recovering a person that has fallen overboard.
• Immediately stop the boat and sound a man overboard alarm and have all passengers point to the person
in the water.
• Circle around quickly and throw a cushion or life jacket to the person, if possible, and another to use as
a marker.
• Keep the person on the driver side of the boat so you can keep him in sight at all times.
• Make sure to approach the person from the downwind side and maneuver the boat so the propellers are
well clear of the person in the water.
• Turn off the engines when the person is alongside and use a ring buoy or a boat cushion with a line attached,
a paddle or boat hook to assist him to the boat. Make sure you don't hit him with the ring buoy or the
boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on board.