Axopar 22 SPYDER, Owner'S Manual

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6. Operation
• When anchoring or towing, the forward force is 32,2 kN.
• When mooring the forward force is 26,3 kN.
• When mooring the rearward force is 22,5 kN.
(1) Fastening points
6.6.2. Docking
Always brief your crew how you are planning to dock. Fenders and at least one mooring line fore and aft
must be in place before approaching the jetty.
It is always easiest to dock against the wind. Try to hold the bow exactly into the wind and maintain
sufficient speed for the boat to answer the rudder. If the bow is blown off in one direction, back out and
repeat the maneuver. Bring the bow up to the jetty, and make sure you get a line ashore quickly.
Docking with a side wind is a little more difficult. Do not steer parallel to the jetty letting the boat
blow in as there is always a risk of the bow being blown off towards other boats or the jetty. Instead,
try to maneuver the boat so that the wind comes directly from astern. Then the boat can be
maneuvered straight ahead since the wind helps hold the boat on a straight course. It is good to have
someone on the foredeck that can go ashore and quickly turn the bow in the desired direction after the
boat has stopped completely.
Try to always avoid sharp movements of the throttle, since idling speed in ahead and astern is generally
adequate. Sharp movements of the throttle can lead to panic maneuvers.
CAUTION
The tensile strength of the lines or chains should normally not exceed the strength
of the fastening point in question.
6.6.3. Checklist: Before anchoring
1. Check the chart to see if anchoring is permitted in the area.
2. Listen to the weather forecast for the area and take note of the expected wind conditions.
3. Switch on the echo sounder.
Axopar 22 Spyder Document ID: 22S202103EN
Owner's Manual
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