How many tie downs are required for the P-6 pump?

How many tie downs are required for the P-6 pump?

• A. 2
• B. 1 (although we keep 2 in the gear bag)
• C. 0
• D. 3

Answer: (B)

One tie-down is enough to secure the P-6 pump. It’s a portable piece of equipment, so anchoring it with a single strap to a fixed deck point keeps it from shifting while the boat moves. The two tie-downs you might see in the gear bag are spare and can be used if you need extra security or to secure other gear, but they’re not required for this pump by itself. When tying it, loop the strap around the pump’s base or through its securing points and fasten to a strong, fixed location, making sure the strap is snug but not so tight that it interferes with normal use of the pump.

One tie-down is enough to secure the P-6 pump. It’s a portable piece of equipment, so anchoring it with a single strap to a fixed deck point keeps it from shifting while the boat moves. The two tie-downs you might see in the gear bag are spare and can be used if you need extra security or to secure other gear, but they’re not required for this pump by itself. When tying it, loop the strap around the pump’s base or through its securing points and fasten to a strong, fixed location, making sure the strap is snug but not so tight that it interferes with normal use of the pump.