Boston Whaler 20 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Boat Systems Section 4
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Boat Systems Section 4
• Keep all crew in both boats clear of the tow rig.
• Keep your tow rig clear of your engines and pro-
pellers.
• Always avoid shock loading your tow rig and tow-
ing system.
• Maintain communications with crew on target
boat.
• Continuously evaluate condition of tow rig and tar-
get boat.
Being Towed
Understand this information before being towed by
another boat:
• Evaluate the condition of your boat before begin-
ning the tow operation.
• Remove all non-essential cargo and crew from
your boat.
• Make sure that all tow rig components on both
boats are of sufficient capacity for the tow.
• Set the tow rig as low and as close to the boat
centerlines as possible.
• Use your boat’s bow eye as the attachment point
for the tow rig.
• Set your engine to maintain station behind the
towing boat.
• Keep your crew behind the console, clear of the
tow rig.
• Maintain communications with crew on the towing
boat.
• Continuously evaluate condition of your boat and
the tow rig.