Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, Owner'S Manual

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2-35 370 Outrage
Section 2 • General Information
Section 2 • General Information
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If it becomes necessary to tow your boat:
If possible, create a bridle with a line around the hull
or superstructure or use spring lines to secure the
towed vessel to the towing vessel (See below).
Either of these methods will distribute the load over
a wide area. Be sure to use fenders or other chafe
protection at the pressure points.
If using the bow eye to tow is the only option:
• Use double-braided or braid-on-braid line.
NEVER use three-stranded twisted nylon; it
has too much elasticity, can break and “snap
back” causing severe injury or damage.
• Attach the tow line to the bow tow eye only.
DO NOT attach the tow line to a cleat or deck
rail.
• Have towing vessel move slowly to prevent
strain on a slack line.
• Keep someone at the helm of the towed vessel
to steer.
• Keep lines clear of propellers on both
boats.
• Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat.
• NEVER hold a towline after it is pulled
taut.
Methods of Towing
Fig. 2.35.2
BRIDLE
SPRING LINE
Bow Tow Eye (Option)
The optional bow tow eye which is located on the
hull, extreme front of the boat, is reinforced with a
stainless steel backing plate located in the anchor
locker.
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n the event that it becomes necessary for you to
have your boat towed, the U.S. Coast Guard or a
private salvage company experienced in this type
of operation are better equipped to perform the
service.
Use another recreational boat only as a last resort.
Doing so may cause damage to one or both boats due
to operator inexperience or other conditions such as
weather and/or current.
In addition, the pitch of most propellers on average
recreational vessels is geared toward maximizing the
speed of the vessel, not torque, thus making towing
ineffi cient and stressful on the engine
Another recreational boat may assist by standing by,
and possibly keeping the disabled boat’s bow at a
proper angle until help arrives.
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
!
WARNING
Towing or being towed stresses the boat(s).
hardware and lines. Failure of any part can
seriously injure people or damage the boat(s).
DO NOT stand directly in line with the tow line.
If it were to break, it would “snap Back” causing
injury or damage to everything in its path.
Bow Tow Eye (Option)
Fig. 2.35.1
BOW TOW EYE
Towing, Docking and lifting