Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Chapter 4 Handling Your Boat Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Lesson Objectives 1/3 rule & fueling Gas in bilge Propeller operation & selection Boat maneuvering & trimming Boat loading/safe conduct Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Lesson Objectives (2) Man overboard/pre-trip checks Departing & returning to a dock Anchoring Towing a skier Adverse weather Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fueling Your Boat What should you do prior to fueling? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fueling Your Boat Turn of engines Close doors/hatches Turn off electrical equip. Extinguish open flames; no smoking Turn off galley heaters and stoves Instruct crew on safe practices Ground fuel nozzle to boat prior to pumping and keep it grounded while pumping Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fueling Your Boat What are some steps to take after fueling? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fueling Your Boat Open doors/hatches. Run blower 4 minutes. Clean up fuel spills. Sniff for fumes. Have a fire extinguisher at hand. Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fueling Your Boat Gas in bilge Portable gas tanks Fill on dock after grounding Remove from pick-up bed and ground before filling Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Fuel Usage 1/3 rule for round trips 1/3 tank for trip out 1/3 tank returning home 1/3 tank in reserve Refueling along the way Calculate fuel consumption and allow for reserve 20% reserve 10% reserve Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Your Boat’s Propeller Diameter Pitch Size Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Propeller Characteristics Who can describe how a twin screw propeller works? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Propeller Characteristics What is the function of the shear pin? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Shear Pin or Slip Hub Weak point in connection of propeller to shaft Breaks before drive shaft and gears are damaged. Propeller often destroyed first Carry spares Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Propeller Characteristics Cavitation bubbles of partial vacuum that appear around blades due to a small prop or too much pitch. Ventilation air sucked down into the blades. Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Propeller Selection How do you select a propeller? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Steering How does driving a boat differ from driving a car? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Steering Car Front wheels steer in direction you want to go Boat Stern steers in opposite direction Use spring line to control movement Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Steering Pivot point Stopping a boat Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Steering Single inboard engines Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Single Propeller vs. Twin Propellers Advantages? Disadvantages? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Twin Propellers Steering techniques Steer with rudder when at speed Use differential prop thrust at dock Use both rudder and thrust to walk sideways Forward on port, reverse on starboard to swing bow to starboard Since forward prop has more thrust, rudder to port with above also moves stern to starboard Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Tilt Adjustment Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Jet Drives Propulsion Steering Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Loading Your Boat What are some considerations? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Loading Your Boat Balance Trim Don’t overload; what sea condition Secure load so does not shift Safety No riding on gunwale, seat backs, transom or bow Don’t stand Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Before You Go Brief guests Get weather report Check emergency equipment Check gas and oil Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Engine Start Up What are things to check when starting the engine? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Undocking Situations Leaving dock / wind and current off dock Demonstrate Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Undocking Situations Leaving dock wind and current on bow Demonstrate Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Undocking Situations Leaving dock wind and current on bow What if wind and current on stern? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Turning in Narrow Channel Wind on stern Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Watch Your Wake May cause damage Obey No Wake Zones Liability Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Man Overboard What actions do you take? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Man Overboard Sound alarm indicating which side the person fell over. (Helm turns toward that side, moving stern away) Deploy throw cushion or life ring. Maintain a spotter Turn boat around. Approach PIW slowly with bow in wind Engines in neutral Prepare ladder Retrieve PIW Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Docking No wind Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Docking Wind off dock Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Docking Wind on dock Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Mooring to Permanent Anchor Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring Rode Shackle Thimble Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring Why are anchors different? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Types of Anchors Bruce Fisherman Plow Danforth Spade Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring Carry two anchors Check bottom Use correct scope Check your position Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring What is proper scope in calm water? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring What are the steps to deploy anchor? Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Anchoring Boat’s Motion Lowering Anchor Setting Anchor Anchor Dragging Deck Fastenings Checking Position Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Towing a Skier Have an observer Good towline Signaling Obey the rules Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Towing a Skier Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Heavy Weather Running into a sea Running in a beam sea Broaching Running in a following sea Pitchpoling Yawing Using a drogue Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Impaired Visibility Fog Rain Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Narrow Inlets Hidden shoals Hidden cross currents Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Small Boat Safety Avoid moving Keep low to move Wear life jacket Check weather Load boat carefully Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Running Aground Check for leaks Raise outboard Move passengers to stern Try rocking boat Place anchor astern and pull off Call for assistance Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

Environmental Concerns Follow markers Don’t stir up bottom Use proper anchoring technique Properly dispose of waste Beware of oil and fuel spills Copyright 2007 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.