BENETEAU Excess 15, Owner'S Manual

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MOORING ANCHORING TOWING
Strong point breaking strength 560 kN 74 kN 74 kN
Line/chain breaking strength 41.6 kN 59.2 kN 59.2 kN
WARNING
It is the owner's/operator's responsibility to ensure that the mooring ropes,
towing cables, chains and anchorage lines as well as anchors are suitable for
the planned use of the boat, i.e. that the lines or chains do not exceed 80% of the rupture
resistance for the corresponding strong point.
It is also important that the owner take into consideration the actions required to fix a
towing cable on-board.
CAUTION
Make sure all towing operations are
conducted at low speed. Never exceed the
speed limit for a travelling hull while it is being towed.
CAUTION
In the event of replacement, the breaking
strength of lines/chains must, in general,
not exceed 80% of the breaking strength of the strong
points.
CAUTION
If the use of a specific strong point is not
clear, the manufacturer will have to label
the strong point (strong point designed to be used for
anchoring and/or towing) and mark this clearly in the
owner's manual.
CAUTION
A tow rope must be moored in such a way
that it can be released when loaded.
ANCHORING, MOORING AND TOWING