Dufour Yachts 500 Grand Large, Owner'S Manual

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ENGLISH 26-02-2013
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ATTENTION! (ISO 15084:2003)
The boat manufacturer must provide information about the tensile strength of the anchor points.
● The tensile strength of the lines/chains should not in general exceed 80% of the tensile
strength of the anchor points.
● If a specific anchor point is not evident, the boat manufacturer must label the anchor point
(anchor point designed for mooring and/or towing) and provide information in the owner's
manual.
● Always tow or be towed at low speed. Never exceed the speed limit for a hull in movement
during towing.
● A tow cable must always be secured in such a way as to be able to be cast off under load.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that the docklines, tow cables, mooring
chains and lines and anchors are suitable for the intended use of the boat; i.e.: that the lines or
chains do not exceed 80% of the tensile strength of the corresponding anchor point.
The owner should also take into consideration actions required when attaching a tow cable on-
board.
Non-metallic anchor points
If non-metallic anchor points are installed on the boat, their limited service life needs to be taken
into account. They must be replaced as soon as they present any signs of damage, visible surface
cracks or permanent distortion.
Note that black items are less sensitive to UV light than light-coloured items.