WEEMS & PLATH Man Overboard Wheel
- 1. Turn dial on wheel to match vessel’s current heading..
- 2. Turn helm hard to port until compass heading has changed 60 degrees. See B on device for compass position that matches this 60 degree turn..
- 3. Turn helm hard to starboard to come around 240 degrees to reach reciprocal course as indicated at C on tool..
- 4. When vessel reaches reciprocal heading, straighten helm. This will bring the vessel back onto its original wake, traveling in the opposite direction..
- 5. Slow down and look for man overboard. Follow steps indicated for recovery on wheel..