Regal 3300 Owner's Manual page 154

CHAPTER 5
TOWING
Never use deck hardware including cleats for towing. Deck
hardware is intended for mooring and anchoring. Deck
hardware may become unattached from the boat and could
result in death or serious injury and damage to the boat.
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.
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.
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DANGER
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