Always secure the boat to the trailer using suitable straps attached to boat cleats
and trailer strong points. Be careful not to damage the boat fenders. Apply
clothes between fenders and straps and do not tighten straps so hard that
fenders are deformed. If possible, try to fasten straps in an angle as shown in the
figure below.
Principal figure only
1. Clothes between fender & straps
Tightening straps too hard across the boat fender may damage the fender. Be careful and use
rags or other material between fender and straps/ropes.
3.13 STRONG POINTS
Cleats
Your boat comes equipped with six cleats, two located at the bow, two amidships cleats
and two located at the stern. The cleats are used for mooring, anchoring and towing.
Two amid ship cleats are intended to be used for mooring only.
The locations of the strong points that can be used for anchoring, mooring and towing is
shown in the figure given below. Note that amid ship cleats are only intended for
mooring! NONE of the cleats are designed and dimensioned for lifting the boat.
The break strength and intended use of the strong points are as follows:
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