1. Do not stop the boat by hand and don’t put your hand or foot between the boat and the
quay, bank, or another boat. Practice landing in good condition, use engine power
moderately but not tentatively.
2. Towing or being towed can lead to fatigue of the boat’s hardware and lines. Failure of any
part can seriously injure people or damage the boat. Do not stand directly in line with the
tow line. If the line were to break, it would “snap back” causing injury or damage to
everything in its path.
3. It is the owners/operators responsibility to ensure that mooring lines, towing lines,
securing straps, anchor chains, anchor lines, anchors and methods used are adequate for
the boat and situation.
1. Always tow or be towed at a low speed.
Never exceed the hull speed of a displacement craft when being towed.
A tow line shall always be made fast in such a way that it can be released or cut off when
under load.
2. Always take possible changes in wind direction and the rise and fall of the water level, as
well as the wake of other boats, into proper account.
3. Breaking strength of ropes and chains must not exceed 80% of the breaking strength of
the strong point in question. Refer the chapter about strong points.
4. Never leave your boat unattended for long periods. Observe the floating position
regularly and ensure that the bilge pump empties the bilge. Water accumulation in the
bilge or at deck by may cause severe damage.
2.9 LIFE RAFT STORAGE AREAS
The boat is not supplied with a life raft. You should choose to equip the boat with a life
raft, it can be installed either on the stern targa (if weather-proof) or be stowed in the
bow sofa storages (the largest opening is on the bow sofa storage).
Most life rafts can be delivered with an installation kit, such as brackets for horizontal or
vertical installation. There are many life raft types and manufacturers. Always consult
experts on life rafts to choose the most suitable type and installation method. Please
note that the boat weight and load figures do not include the weight of a life raft, so that
it would reduce the load capacity.
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