Dutchman BB500B Manuel du propriétaire - Page 11

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1. Tack immediately. Shout MOB. Assign a spotter for the MOB if possible.

2. Let the jib or spinnaker back wind. Do not touch the sheets. You will be hove to.

3. Deploy the lifesling immediately.

4. Point so you are heading 1 boat length upwind of MOB.

5. Jibe when you pass MOB.

6. Circle MOB (tacking and jibing without touching jib sheets) till they grab float.

7. Head upwind. Roll up jib, drop main. Do not start motor. Prop should be locked.

8. Pull in Lifesling and MOB as much as possible. Secure line.

9. Assume MOB can not climb swim ladder (often they are in shock, with waterlogged clothes).

10. Attach main halyard to boom end, slacken vang / brake line and main sheet, raise boom 4-5 feet.

11. Disconnect main sheet lower block (should have a snap shackle), attach to lifesling bridle.

12. Lower lifelines, set up brake, hoist MOB back onboard.

By tacking immediately, you stay close to the victim. By hoving to, you will slow the boat down, and things will be more

controlled. Don't come too close to the MOB after your tack. By practicing this with a real person, you will gain a great

appreciation for how much someone weights in the water fully clothed, and how difficult it is to move around or climb

the swim ladder when a boat is pitching in the waves. Add a little shock, and it's all most people can do to get into the

Lifesling. Remember that the topping lift is often not sized for pulling up a MOB. Use the main halyard attached to the

end of the boom. You may think you can hoist up the MOB by using the main halyard and a winch, but on most boats,

this is too difficult. Finally, using the motor is a great way to kill the MOB. The motor should be OFF, with the gearshift

lever in reverse to stop the prop from turning.

The Lifesling brochure talks about rigging another block and tackle to hoist the person on board, and leaving the

mainsheet hooked up. We recommend using the mainsheet with a snap shackle on the lower block, since it's already

there. It may not be a good idea to have people trying to find a piece of gear when there is a MOB situation. This is

only our personal opinion. Practice and see what works well for you. The Boom Brake is used to keep the boom from

swinging around.

Many MOB's (and probably most fatal MOB's) are the result of accidental jibes. With the brake properly installed and

used, this possibility is greatly reduced. Still, it is good seamanship to practice your MOB drills. Your crew, especially

if they are not experienced, will appreciate knowing there is a plan if someone goes over. Spend a few minutes as you

head out running through the MOB drill, and practice it. A great time to practice it is when someone loses something

over. Time yourself, and see how fast you can make it back. In our sailing school, we find that with practice, a student

can get the retrieval times down from 10-15 minutes on a first attempt, to under 3 minutes after a few practices.

Legal Information and Warranty

Van Breems, Inc., P.O. Box 2875 Saugatuck Station, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, U.S.A.,

tel 203 838 0375. Fax 203 838 0377 Martinus Van Breems, Inc. reserves the right to change all prices, hardware,

and specifications without notice at any time. U. S. and Foreign patents pending.

Warranty: Satisfaction with the Dutchman Boom Brake is guaranteed if we are informed in writing of any dissatisfac-

tion within One Year of the Date of Purchase. Please note that if the Boom Brake is not working correctly, it is usually a

matter of incorrect installation.

The Dutchman Boom Brake is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials supplied by MVB Inc. for a

period of 5 years. Normal wear to or by the rope is excluded. Defective items must be returned shipping prepaid to

MVB Inc. and will be repaired or replaced at the option of MVB Inc. Return of defective products or a claim of

dissatisfaction must be accompanied by a letter giving name, address, phone number, copy of original invoice, size,

builder, year, name and location of boat, and an explanation of the defect or problem. This warranty does not apply

to or include any products which were improperly installed or maintained, nor to any consequential or incidental losses

or damages arising from the product or its use. This warranty is in lieu of all other implied, express and statutory

guarantees, and in no event shall MVB Inc. be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages.

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