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2865 DENALI

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 IN-

TENDED TO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THESE CLEATS ARE SPE-

CIFICALLY DESIGNED AS MOORING CLEATS FOR SECURING THE BOAT TO

A DOCK, PIER, ETC. DO NOT USE THESE FITTINGS FOR TOWING OR AT-

TEMPTING 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

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.

12.9 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 or a defective hose, you may be able to

plug it with rags, close the thru-hull valve or assist the pumps by bailing with buckets. Put

a mayday call in to the Coast Guard or nearby boats and distribute life jackets as soon as you

discover your boat is in trouble.

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