Operating Boat in Shallow Water, going aground?
September 28th, 2008 — dodoGoing aground can result from operating in shallow water or from leaving your boat on a beach when the tide is going out. The situation is often nothing more than a minor annoyance and an embarrassment since it is usually easy to push the boat off or float it free when the tide rises. Nevertheless, after a grounding you should inspect both the hull and the engine carefully for even minor damage.
What to do when you Aground
- Shut off the engine immediately.
- Tilt the drive unit upwards. Check the propeller for damage.
- Attempt to refloat.
- Obtain help to refloat. Read the rest of this entry »
