CAUTION
DO NOT OVERLOAD WINCH CABLE
e)
If you have a remote control on an electric winch, use it. DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE WINCH. If a cable
parts, the energy stored in the taught cable will cause it to flail back with amazing force. In addition, it is wise
to remain clear of the path of the towing vehicle just in case it slips towards the water.
4.4.2
TOWING
WARNING
TREMENDOUS ENERGY IS STORED IN A LINE OR CABLE BEING USED TOWING.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT FOR BEING IN WAY OF A PARTING
TOW LINE.
a)
If your boat is equipped with a special towing bitt or post, use it. They are specially designed to withstand
loads imposed during towing operations.
CAUTION
PAY OUT TOW LINE SLOWLY TO KEEP IT OUT OF YOUR PROPELLER
b)
Always ensure that the tow line is free to run across the guide railing from side to side. Passing it through a
chock or between stanchions makes it difficult to maneuver and may cause damage to the stanchions.
c)
Always ensure that sufficient line has been payed out to take care of the fact that you can stop using power
but the towed boat can't. DO NOT TOW ALL THE WAY TO A PIER.
CAUTION
TOW AT SLOW SPEED
d)
If your boat is not equipped with a special tow bitt, use the two after most bitts or cleats. Make a bridle by
tying a loop in a piece of line that is at least three times as long as the boat is wide. Make fast to the bitts or
cleats and tie the tow line to the eye. KEEP LINES CLEAR OF PROPELLER and observe paragraph (c)
above.
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