Respuesta :

If your boat runs aground the first thing to do is stopping the engine and lifting the out-drive, assess the situation, make sure no one is injured or has injuries, shift the weight to the area farthest away from the point of impact and then check for leaks. try to shove off from the rock, bottom, or reef with a paddle or boat hook. If you cant get loose summon for help using distress signals.

The first thing you should do if you run your boat aground is do not place the boat in reverse and go check for the leaks. This is essential to make sure that no one is harmed.

 

EXPLANATION:  

If you run aground, check if no one is harmed and then check for the leaks. If the crash did not cause a leak, keep on the following steps to try to get moveable.

• Don't put the boat in reverse. Instead, turn off the engine and lift the outdrive.

• Move the weight to the place farthest away from the point of impact.

• Try to cast off from the rock, bottom, or reef with a paddle or boathook.

• Check to make sure your boat is not taking up the water.

If you cannot get moved, call for help using your visual trouble signals. Require help using your VHF marine radio. There are some ways to return on the open water after running aground.

• Reversing off—If this is an outboard or outboard/inboard machine, tilt it slightly.

• Pushing off—If the reversal is not successful, turn off the engine (if it is an outboard machine, lift it out from the water). Now move the cargo to the part of the boat that is not grounded, then use the spare oars or spare paddles to push. If it is a dune, you might be able to get into the water and push the boat.

• Kedge anchors—A small, lightweight anchor used to transport ships from aground. Attach it to the anchor, arrange your anchor safely at the bottom, and use it to pull the boat off from where it ran aground.

LEARN MORE:  

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KEYWORDS : Boat aground, leaks

Subject  : Social Studies

Class  : 10-12

Sub-Chapter : Boat Aground