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Chapter 5: Getting Underway for the First Time
In twin-engine boats, follow the same routine for the second engine. However, if one of
the engines is hard to start, start that one first. It’s difficult to hear what the second engine
is doing once the first one is running, so get the troublemaker out of the way first. Keep
an eye on the tachometer of the first engine to make sure it keeps running once the second
one fires up—it’s not uncommon for one to go back to sleep.
Leaving the Dock
Getting away from a dock is usually less challenging than returning to it, but there are a
few tricks. First of all, make sure everybody is seated or at least in a safe spot. Kids, in particular,
have a way of getting their hands between the dock and the boat at just the wrong
moment.
In small boats, PFDs should be worn by all
aboard, and must be worn by nonswimmers and
children. In cold weather or when facing rough
weather, everyone should automatically put on
a life jacket. As skipper, you are responsible for
making sure there’s a PFD of the right size for
every person aboard your boat—in most states,
it’s a legal requirement.
In larger craft, tell everyone where the jackets are,
and show novices how to put one on.
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The throttle lever and shift
controls are combined in one
handle on most outboards
and stern drives. The rocker
switch on the handle controls
the trim of the lower unit,
which adjusts the running
attitude of the boat.
Boat Bytes
In some states, children
age 12 and under are
required by law to wear
PFDs any time they’re in a
boat. And the jackets must
be child-sized, so that they fit
snugly and will stay in place in
the water.