buster M2 - Anchoring, Mooring and Towing

58 (59)
(MARPOL).
5.10.4 Anchoring, mooring and towing
The boat's mooring points and towing plan are shown in Appendix 1, Figure 7.
Always moor the boat carefully, even in sheltered locations, because conditions may change
unexpectedly. The mooring ropes should be equipped with shock-absorbing springs. When you
are mooring, anchoring, or towing the boat, use only the mooring points shown in Appendix
1, Figure 7. Other parts of the boat may not be able to withstand the strain of mooring. Use
su󰀩cientlylargefenderstopreventabrasion.Avoidmooringwiththesternagainstthewindas
high waves may crash over the stern. Take into account potential changes in the wind direction
(e.g. during the night).
The eye at the bow is only intended for use with a sliding dock or trailer. It is not intended for
mooring or any other use that causes lateral stress. To prevent theft, Buster boats are equipped
with a hardened eye for a locking cable. This should not be used for any other purpose. The
locking cable for the Buster Mini, S, S1, and Scc is to be attached to the trailer eye. The Buster
M2,L1,L2andLxhaveaseparatelockingeyexedtothebow.
The strengths of mooring points when under load in the forward and backward directions are
shown in the table below. It is the responsibility of the owner or the operator to ensure that the
mooring, towing, and anchoring lines, ropes, and chains, as well as the anchors, are suitable
for their intended use. The breaking strength of the lines, ropes, and chains must not exceed 80
percent of the strength of the mooring point in question. Loss of strength caused by wear and
tear and/or knots in the lines and ropes must also be taken into account.
Whenanchoringatanaturalharbourmakesurethedepthissu󰀩cientusinganechosounderor
aplumblineandlowertheanchorsu󰀩cientlyfarfromtheshore.Agoodholdisachievedwhen
the length of the anchor rope equals 4 to 5 times the depth, and will be improved by releasing
morerope.Theholdimprovessignicantlyiftherstthreetovemetresoftheanchoringrope
is chain or weighted rope.
WARNING! Never try to stop a heavy boat by hand or place your hand or foot between the boat and the pier, shore or
another boat. Practise mooring in fair weather. Use engine power sparingly but resolutely.
NB! When mooring your boat, take into account potential changes in wind and wave directions, changes in water
level, waves and wake wash from other boats. Further information is available from insurance companies
and other sources.
Whentowinganotherboat,useasu󰀩cientlystrong,oatingtowingline.Starttowinggently,
avoid shocks and do no not overload the engine. When towing a small dinghy, adjust the line
length so that the dinghy rides on the downhill slope of your wake. In narrow straits and high
waves, bring the dinghy closer to the transom to stabilise its movement. Fasten all equipment
inthedinghyinplacesecurelyincasethedinghycapsizes.Whenontheopensea,coverthe
dinghytopreventoodingduetosprayandsplashingfromwaves.
When you are towing or being towed, attach the tow line to the mooring points shown in
Appendix 1, Figure 7.
WARNING! The towing line is under considerable stress during towing. If the towing line snaps, the loose end could
causedeath.Alwaysuseasu󰀩cientlythicktowinglineandavoidbeingdirectlyinfrontofthetowingline.
Boat Maximum power allowed
(forward and reverse)
Buster L1, L2 ja Lx 13,4 kN (1366 kp)
Buster M1, M2 11,9 kN (1221 kp)
Buster S, S1 ja Scc 12 kN (1221 kp)
Buster Mini 7,4 kN (755 kp)