Ockelbo B18 AL, Owner'S Manual

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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
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NOTE
1. Soft material / cclothes between fender & straps
Tightening straps too hard across the boat fender may damage the fender. Be careful and use
rags or other material between fender and straps/ropes.
3.10 S
TRONG POINTS
Cleats
Your boat comes equipped with 4 cleats, two located at the bow and two located at the
stern. The cleats are used for mooring, anchoring and towing.
The locations of the strong points that can be used for anchoring, mooring and towing is
shown in chapter 7, figure 1, position 2 & 12. Never use the cleats for lifting the boat!
The break strength and intended use of the strong points are as follows:
Bow cleats (PS & SB), mooring/anchoring/towing: 11.9 kN
Stern cleats (PS & SB), mooring/anchoring/towing: 10 kN
Bow Eye & Securing Eye
Your boat includes a bow eye, which is used to haul and hold your boat onto a trailer. It
also includes a Securing Eye, which is used for locking the boat with a padlock or similar.
See chapter 7, figure 1, position 1 & 3. None of these are designed for lifting, mooring,
anchoring or towing of the boat!