Towing; Admiralty Law - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

If two anchors are used ahead of a boat, make sure to set
the rodes at an angle rather than in a straight line to reduce
the chances of tangeling as the boat moves in wind and
current. See the illustration.

TOWING

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 structural 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.
DANGER
!
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY!
DO NOT USE DECK HARDWARE INCLUDING
CLEATS FOR TOWING.

ADMIRALTY LAW

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.
NOTICE
IN THE EVENT YOUR VESSEL IS IN DISTRESS,
PRIOR TO ALLOWING ANY TOWING COMPANY
OR PRIVATE AGENCY THE RIGHT
TO PASS A LINE TO YOUR VESSEL,
BE SURE TO ESTABLISH THAT YOU
DO NOT AGREE TO ANY SALVAGE RIGHTS.
ESTABLISH WITH THE CAPTAIN
OR OPERATOR
THAT YOU WISH TO BE ASSISTED
IN A CONTRACT BASIS
AND ESTABLISH A PRICE.
OF COURSE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS,
YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS OPTION.
USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT!
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