BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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Index C
16.3.2 Towing
Responsibility: It is important that the owner thinks through the actions required when securing a towing cable onboard.
Location of attachment points
A. Mooring cleats.
B. Towing:
- at the bow, to be towed,
- at the stern, to tow.
- Generally the breaking strength of lines/
chains must not exceed 80% of the breaking
strength of the anchor points.
- Always tow or be towed at low speed. Never
exceed the maximum speed of a displacement
hull during a tow.
- Be particularly vigilant when the end of a
towing cable is being thrown or received (the
end may become caught in the propeller).
- A towing cable must always be secured in
such a way that it can be released under load.
- Do not try to stop the boat by using a
boathook or your foot, hand or any other part of
your body.
Deck fittings