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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition. Going Boating Chapter 1 Section 3. >>. Fueling Safely. >>. 2. About Gasoline. Vapors are explosive Vapors are heavier than air Fumes accumulate in bilge Has a strong odor You are responsible for spills. >>. Before-Fueling Checklist.

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America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

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  1. America’s Boating Course3rd Edition Going Boating Chapter 1 Section 3 >>

  2. Fueling Safely >> 2

  3. About Gasoline • Vapors are explosive • Vapors are heavier than air • Fumes accumulate in bilge • Has a strong odor • You are responsible for spills >>

  4. Before-Fueling Checklist • Fuel in daylight Tie securely to dock Put out all flames; no smoking Shut off engines & electrical equipment • especially the bilge blower Close doors, hatches, portholes Fire extinguisher close-by All passengers off the boat >>

  5. While-Fueling Checklist • Close hatches and portholes • Keep fuel nozzle in contact with deck plate • Estimate fuel needed • fill only 95% full >>

  6. Click to Load Video Filling Portable Tanks End Video >> 6

  7. After-Fueling Checklist • Close filler pipe opening Wipe up any spillage • leave wipers on shore Open all portholes, doors, hatches Turn on bilge blower, if so equipped • run blower minimum of 4 minutes Sniff bilge for vapors >>

  8. Click to Load Video Safe Fueling End Video >> 8

  9. PWC Fueling • Check system for leaks • Fill tank slowly - do not overfill • After fueling ventilate engine compartment • Check for spills >>

  10. Use Your Nose >>

  11. PWC Fuel Selector Use Your Nose Again >>

  12. Preparing to Cast Off >> 12

  13. Check the Forecast • Check weather … • Before leaving home • TV, radio, etc. • Before casting off • VHF marine radio • Wx-1 Wx-2 Wx-3 >>

  14. Weather Awareness • Be alert to thunder & … • Weather changes, especially from west • Wind shift • Rough water >>

  15. Weather Warning Display small craft gale storm hurricane >>

  16. Preparing to Cast Off • File float plan • Where going • When returning • Who’s on board • Safety equipment on board >>

  17. Prepare to Cast Off Double Check Equipment >>

  18. Prepare to Cast Off Load boat properly >>

  19. Load Gear & Passengers Properly >>

  20. Prepare to Cast Off Designate & train alternate skipper Communicate with passengers Wear life preservers >>

  21. Minimum Buoyancy 22 pounds 15.5 pounds >>

  22. Prepare to Cast Off • Run blowers… • Minimum of 4 minutes Start & warm engines Check engine compartment >>

  23. Getting Under Way >> 23

  24. Getting Under Way • Techniques for leaving the dock • We’ll look at 3 situations >>

  25. current wind 3 or 2 1 Casting Off - 1 Wind “Off” Dock Release all lines Push boat away from dock Shift into forward and depart >>

  26. Casting Off – 2Wind “From” Astern Release stern line Push stern out Release bow line after stern is clear Shift into reverse Back out When clear, shift into forward & depart >>

  27. current wind 3 or 2 1 Casting Off - 3 Wind “Toward“ Dock Place fenders Release stern line Shift into forward, steer bow toward dock Release bow line after stern is clear >>

  28. Docking • Determine direction of wind and current • Have fenders deployed • Have lines ready • Proceedslowlytoward dock • Shift to neutral frequently >>

  29. Docking - 1“No” Wind or Current Approach at narrow angle Shift into neutral frequently Use momentum – drift Use reverse too >>

  30. Docking - 2Wind “On” Dock 3 2 current wind 1 or Approach parallel to dock Drift - Let wind push >>

  31. Docking - 3Wind Or Current “Off” Dock current wind or Outboard or stern drive See next slide for step-by-step maneuvers 3 2 1 >>

  32. current wind or Docking - 3Wind Or Current “Off” Dock • Use sharp angle of approach • Secure “after” spring line • Apply forward power and use steering control to bring stern to dock • Go slow 3 2 1 >>

  33. Tying To Floats And Piers • Use proper mooring lines and fenders • Allow for tide in line slack >>

  34. Tying To Floats And Piers bow line bow line spring lines spring lines stern line stern line >>

  35. chock chafing gear Chafing GearPrevents Line Wear • Can be cloth, rubber, leather, or plastic • Old garden hose works >>

  36. While Under Way >> 36

  37. While Under Way • Maintain stability and balance • Trim the boat properly • Control wake – maintain a comfortable distance • Be courteous and observe rules >>

  38. Your Wake • You are responsible for any damage from “your”wake >>

  39. Down by the bow Down by the stern Correctly trimmed Trimming the Boat >>

  40. Power Trim • Trim In (down) • Neutral Trim • Trim Out (up) >>

  41. Displacement Mode Boat at rest in the water or operating at low speed displaces water equal to weight >>

  42. Plowing Mode Increase in speed causes bow to rise, reduces operator’s vision, and produces large wake >>

  43. Planing Mode Hull rises over bow wave and glides on the surface - different boats plane at different speeds >>

  44. Courtesy & Ethics • Rights of shoreline owners • Low speed areas (about 6 mph) • Render assistance • Consideration to sailboats • Courtesy to fishing boats >>

  45. Courtesy on the Water • Wake is part of your boat • You are responsible for damage • Observe posted signs and marks • Maintain safe distance LAST

  46. End Chapter 1 END

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