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• Never attempt to tow a boat that is larger or heavier than your own.
• Never attempt to tow a boat that is grounded, damaged or capsized.
• Use a tow line that is rated at least four times the gross weight of the boat
being towed.
• Be sure that the tow lines are in good condition and a free of damage, cuts
or abrasions,
• Attach a tow line to the bow eye on the disabled boat. Never attach a tow
line to any point on the disabled boat other than the bow eye.
• Attach the tow line to stern eyes of the tow boat. Wrap the tow line with chaf-
ing gear where it rubs against the boat or any corners.
• Leave at least two boat lengths between the boats for adequate movement.
• Never allow anyone to be in line with the tow line. If the line should break or
pull free, dangerous recoil could occur, resulting in severe injury or death to
anyone in its path.
• Adjust the tow line to match wave action. Keep the boats on the crest or in
the trough of the waves at the same time. In protected, calm waters,
shorten the line for better handling.
• Tow at a moderate speed, allowing for adverse wing and wave conditions.
• Have the operator of the towed boat steer with you if possible.
• Have a person on the tow boat watch the disabled vehicle and, if necessary,
be available to signal the operator of the disabled boat.
Check with the local and state authorities prior to towing for additional regulations
and restrictions on towing other boats of equipment.