: The front and rear of your boat, respectively [18].
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In the event of an emergency, use Channel 16 on your VHF radio to issue a call [24]: Transmit " MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY ." State your boat's name and call letters three times. Report your exact location and the nature of the emergency. State the number of people on board and any injuries [24]. Expand map : The front and rear of your boat, respectively [18]
: While well-maintained boats can sit for months, you should ideally start the engine every few weeks to circulate oil and prevent rust [25]. State the number of people on board and any injuries [24]
: When facing the bow, Port is the left side and Starboard is the right [18].
: Always lower your anchor from the bow [4]. Anchoring from the stern can cause waves to swamp the boat [4].
: To fix leaks in "tin" boats, strip old sealant with a scraper, sand the area for adhesion, and apply a specialized marine adhesive like 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive Sealant Go to product viewer dialog for this item.