Jeanneau MERRY FISHER 855, Owner'S Manual

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14.2.2 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 which correspond to the anchor points for the lifelines.
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 (risk of the end becoming 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.
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