Anchoring, Mooring & Towing - Security Advice - Bavaria Vision 46 Owner's Manual

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7.6. Anchoring, Mooring & Towing – security advice
» It is the owners / operators responsibility to ensure that the mooring lines, towing lines,
consider what action will be necessary when securing a tow line on board.
» The breaking load of the forward cleats for towing and mooring on an anchorage has been
» The breaking load of the aft cleats for mooring has been established to be 36 kN, this cor-
» When at anchor, it is damaging to leave the full load of the boat resting on the windlass. It
is recommended that the chain be tied onto a local strong point.
» Please bear in mind, that with a bad anchorage ground and/or bad weather, strong winds
Should your yacht be towed by another yacht, make sure the load is evenly distributed on the two
holding ability of the anchor or change your anchorage.
forward cleats. Use the same system on a mooring.
» You may use an anchor line for towing. A special towing line of the same working load, and
The bower anchor is located in the bow fitting ready to fall. The chain runs over rollers into an electric anchor
» For a long duration tow it is advised to lead the tow line as a loop around the hull in order to
windlass, then drops into the anchor locker. The chain is securely fastened here. To adequately moor the vessel the
spread the load.
boat has been equipped with cleats at the bow, the stern and on the side decks, the cleats are sufficiently backed by
» The rails and stanchions are inappropriate to attach the tow line to it.
laminate to fulfil the requirements of the directive and to take the loads while moored in a save haven. Should you
» A tow line shall always be made fast in a way that it can be released when under load.
leave the boat unattended for longer periods, secure the mooring lines against chafe or unintentional loosening. As
an option you may have stern windlasses at your disposal – read the respective manuals for safe operation.
» Avoid chafe at any line!
» Should you leave the boat unattended for longer periods, secure the mooring lines against
chafe or unintentional loosening.
» The breaking strength of lines / chains should not exceed 80% of the breaking strength of
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anchor chains, and anchors are adequate for the vessel's intended use. Owners should also
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.
established to be 51,6 kN. This corresponds to a horizontal tow of ca. 5260 kg.
responds to a horizontal tow of ca. 3670 kg.
and waves your anchor may slip. You must then take specific counter measures to raise the
attached as a bridle on two fix points is more suitable for this operation.
To anchor - being towed - on a mooring
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