Quicksilver 855WE — General Informaon
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Towing or being towed can lead to fague of the boat’s
hardware and lines. Failure of any part can seriously injury
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.
Use only the liing points specied. Using the cleats for
liing is dangerous and could cause serious injury or death.
Always tow or be towed at a slow speed. Never exceed the
hull speed of a displacement cra when being towed.
It is the owner’s/operators responsibility to ensure that
mooring lines, towing lines, anchor chains, anchor lines and
anchors are adequate for the vessel’s intended use. Owners
should also consider what acon will be necessary when
securing a tow line on board.
Strong Points
Stern cleat (P&S)
Midship cleat (P&S)
Bow cleat (P&S)
Anchor cleat
Bow eye
Stern eye
19. Strong Points
Cleats
Your boat comes equipped with six cleats, two located on the bow, two located at midship, and two
located at the stern. The cleats are used to secure the boat to the dock while loading, unloading, or
mooring. If your boat does not come with a bow windlass, an addional cleat is installed on centerline
in the anchor locker for tying o the rode when anchoring.
Bow Eye / Stern Eye
Your boat includes a bow eye, which is used to haul and hold your boat onto a trailer. In addion,
there are two stern eyes, located on the transom, which are used as e down points during trailering
the boat. The bow and stern eyes may be used for short term liing of the boat only.
Towing
Quicksilver® does not recommend towing other boats, or being towed by other boats, unless it is
absolutely necessary. In the event that it becomes necessary for you to have your boat towed, a
professional company experienced in this type of operaon is beer equipped to handle this situaon.
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