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9.5 Grounding and Towing

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 INTENDED 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 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 OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN SE-

RIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR BOAT. 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.

9.6 Water Skiing

Your Pursuit could be equipped for water skiing. If you have never driven skiers before, you should

spend some hours as an observer and learning from an experienced driver. If you are an

experienced driver, you should take some time to become familiar with the boat and the way it

handles before pulling a skier. The driver should also know the skier’s ability and drive

accordingly. The following safety precautions should be observed while towing water skiers.

• Water ski only in safe areas, away from other boats and swimmers, out of channels, and in water

free of underwater obstructions.

• Make sure that anyone who skis can swim. Do not allow people who cannot swim to water

ski.

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