4.4.3
BEING TOWED
OBSERVE WARNING AND CAUTIONS IN 4.4.2
a)
Pass the tow line through the bow chock and make up to the bow bitt or cleat. DO NOT SECURE IN A
MANNER THAT WILL NOT ALLOW EASY REMOVAL.
b)
Be ready to cast off tow line if conditions appear that towing should be stopped.
c)
Discuss a signaling system with the towing vessel to ensure communication of intentions.
d)
Check your engine and gear manuals to determine safe towing speeds and distances.
e)
If so equipped, use your shift locks and inform towing vessel that slow speed must be used.
f)
Make ready your anchor and anchor line, and make fast to an after bitt or cleat. It is the only method of
stopping your boat quickly.
4.4.4
HAULING
a)
Basically hauling your boat only requires reversing the procedures of Section 3.3. Special attention must be
paid to the placement of slings. OBSERVE THE WARNING AND CAUTIONS OF 3.3.
b)
Cradles or blocking should be arranged in a manner that structure is used to bear loads.
Load bearing points must be at the keel and at frames. DO NOT PLACE BLOCKS BETWEEN FRAMES ON
PLATING.
c)
All possible weight should be removed before lift is made. All fuel and water tanks should be pumped down.
Bilges should be free of water.
d)
Remove the drain plug and stow it under the helmsman's seat. This will prevent rainwater buildup. If the boat
rests down by the bow, special provisions should be made to remove rainwater.
e)
Disconnect battery cables once the boat is secured.
f)
Follow Sections 3.2 and 3.3 when launching boat.
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