4-15
Boat Systems
Section 4
4-15
Boat Systems
Section 4
4-15
Boat Systems
Section 4
4-15
Boat Systems
Section 4
4-15
Boat Systems
Section 4
Towing System
Your boat might be equipped with a tow post. Towing
another boat requires experience and skill. Always
operate any boat within the limits of your experience.
If you do not have this experience, ask someone to
instruct you or gain experience through experimenta-
tion under controlled conditions.
Towing a Boat
Understand this information before towing another
boat:
• Evaluate the condition of the target boat and its
crew before beginning a tow operation.
• Remove all non-essential crew from the target
boat.
• Make sure that all tow rig components on both
boats are of sufficient capacity for the tow.
• Set the tow rig as low and as close to the boat
centerlines as possible.
• Take at least one-half turn around the tow post
before you secure the tow line using a series of
figure eights.
•
DO NOT
use any knots to secure the tow line.
• Set engines or rudders on target boat to maintain
station behind your boat.
!
CAUTION
Your tow post is designed to tow another boat
of similar displacement at non-planing speeds
for an unrestricted period of time.
!
DANGER
Never allow personnel to stand near a deployed
tow rig. The tow line or a tow component could
fail with a high level of energy, causing serious
injury or death.
Summary of Contents for Boston Whaler 15 Guardian Series
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