If your boat runs aground, check the safety of passengers, then check for leaks.
Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
Running aground, resulting in being "grounded", or aground. Run Aground. Should a vessel run aground and there be a tide that has receded enough to show the sea bottom, the vessel is said to be "high and dry." Also known as "Beached"
If your inboard outboard boat runs aground what action should you take?
Raise the motor, get out and push the boat to deeper water.
Make sure no one is injured and then checks for no leaks.
Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs
Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
Stay aground and signal for assistance
If you're boat runs aground, at high speed, you injure yourself and all you passengers, so you should check to make sure that all of your passengers are okay. The next thing you should do is check for damage.
A power boat that runs aground in poor visibility should sound a signal of three distinct blasts on the horn at intervals of one minute. This signal indicates that the vessel is in distress and requires assistance. Additionally, it is advisable for the boat to display the appropriate signals for vessels at anchor to further communicate its situation.
If you run your boat aground, first assess the situation to ensure everyone on board is safe. Check for any damage to the hull or engine, and if possible, take measurements of the water depth around the boat. Avoid forcing the boat free, as this can cause further damage; instead, try to gently rock the boat or use a paddle or push pole to help dislodge it. If needed, wait for the tide to rise or seek assistance from nearby boats or a tow service.