CAUTION! When mooring the boat, consider the shifting of the
wind, rise or fall of the water level, wake, etc. Additional
advice is available from your insurance company, etc.
When towing another boat, use a floating towing line of sufficient
strength. Start the towing operation at low speed without jerking
and overloading the engine. If you are towing a dinghy, adjust the
length of the towing line so that the dinghy rides on the wake. How-
ever, in narrow straits and heavy seas, pull the dinghy closer to re-
duce yawing. Secure all the equipment in the dinghy firmly in case
it capsizes. Cover the dinghy on open waters to prevent splashes
from filling it.
When towing or being towed, attach the towing line to the strong
points indicated in Fig. 3.
WARNING! The towing line is subjected to high tension. If it snaps,
the free end may whiplash dangerously. Always use a
sufficiently thick rope and stay clear of it when towing.
5.10.7 Trailering
A Silver boat can be easily transported on a trailer. Make sure that
the trailer is suitable for your boat: that there are enough supports
to reduce point loads, its load-bearing capacity is sufficient to carry
the boat, engine, equipment, etc.
The maximum permissible weight of the trailer is indicated in the
vehicle registration.
The trailer keel supports should carry most of the weight of the
boat. Adjust the side supports to ensure that the boat is not jolt-
ed from side to side. Check once more that the trailer is securely
hitched to the towing hook.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
to rinse the aluminium sides to prevent salt from leaving perma-
nent marks on the surface.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
Fig. 3. Location of strong points for towing, anchoring and mooring.
Strong point strengths:
Silver Beaver 450 10,8 kN
Silver Fox DC/BR 485 12,1 kN
Silver Wolf DC/BR 510 13 kN
Silver Hawk BR/CC 540 14 kN
Silver Shark BR/CC 580 15,5 kN
Silver Eagle CC 630 17,4 kN
Silver Eagle BR 650 17,4 kN
Silver Star Cabin 650 17,9 kN
Silver Cabin 650 17,9 kN
Silver Eagle WA 650 17,9 kN
Silver Condor 730 17,9 kN
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