TROUBLE RECOVERY 5

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

TOWING THE BOAT

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Bow eye

WARNING

The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the driver on the boat.

The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to either boat.

The towing line should be long enough so the towed boat will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down.

The boat should be towed only if it becomes inoperative.

The towing rope should be long enough so that the boat will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down. A good rule of thumb is a tow rope which is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the boat.

Tow the boat using the bow eye only. Tow the boat at a “no wake” speed.

NOTICE: Do not tow the boat at speed fast enough to leave a wake. Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non- operating engines through the cooling water intake.

Running on One Engine

If one engine becomes inoperative, the properly running engine can be used to return to shore. Operate at a “no wake” speed to prevent water from flooding the non-operating engine through the cooling water intake. The “No-Wake Mode” system can be used for this pur- pose. (See page 2-14.)

Do not operate the boat above a “no wake” speed with just one engine. Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non- operating engines through the cooling water intake.

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