Regal 38 SAV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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The Law Of Salvage
The Admiralty law sometimes referred to as the
salvage law was founded primarily on English
law fundamentals and basically says that a vessel
distressed, in danger of flounder, if rendered
assistance from a towing company or private
agency, can be forced to relinquish a portion of the
vessels’ worth for the assistance received.
IN THE EVENT
YOUR VESSEL IS IN DISTRESS,
PRIOR TO ALLOWING ANY TOWING
COMPANY OR PRIVATE AGENCY THE
RIGHT TO PASS A LINE TO YOUR VESSEL,
BE SURE TO ESTABLISH THAT YOU
DO NOT AGREE TO SALVAGE RIGHTS.
ESTABLISH WITH THE CAPTAIN
OR OPERATOR THAT YOU WISH TO BE
ASSISTED IN A CONTRACT BASIS AND
ESTABLISH A PRICE.
OF COURSE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, YOU
MAY NOT HAVE THIS OPTION.
USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT!
NOTICE
Towing
In case you find yourself aground or in need of a
tow, or should you want to tow another vessel, keep
in mind that you never use deck hardware or cleats
to secure lines for towing!
Deck hardware is intended for mooring and
anchoring, and is not designed to withstand the
strain and pull of towing. Rather than tie the line to
your cleats on deck, it is suggested that you tie a
bridle by passing a line completely around the hull
of your boat to avoid damage.
When towing, always stand clear of a taut line,
as any type of line breaking under stress can be
extremely dangerous. The preferred line for towing
is double-braided nylon, as it has sufficient elasticity
to cushion shock loads. Move slowly and cautiously.