Preventing Collisions At Sea - Bavaria Cruiser 46 Owner's Manual

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consider what action will be necessary when securing a tow line on board.
» The maximum breaking load according to
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corresponds to a horizontal tow of ca. 3640 kg.
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is recommended that the chain be tied onto a local strong point.
Caution
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holding ability of the anchor or change your anchorage.
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spread the load.
» The rails and stanchions are inappropriate to attach the tow line to it.
» A tow line shall always be made fast in a way that it can be released when under load.
» Avoid chafe at any line!
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chafe or unintentional loosening.
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the strong point to which it is attached.
» Always tow or be towed at slow speed.
» Never exceed the hull speed of a displacement craft when towing or being towed.

7.7. Preventing collisions at sea

quire that a proper lookout be maintained at all times and observance of right of way. Make sure no
other vessels or other obstacles are in the path before proceeding.
the EN ISO 15084 of the forward cleats for towing
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