520 Express Series
7-9
Towing the Yacht
DANGER
DO NOT allow anyone to be in line
with the tow rope when towing a
boat or being towed. If the rope
should break or pull free, a
dangerous recoil could occur
resulting in severe injury or death to
anyone in its path.
If you are aground, need a tow, or wish to
tow another craft, use great care. The yacht
structure can be damaged by excessive
pulling strain.
CAUTION
Use only the bow and stern eyes for
towing. DO NOT use deck hardware
for grounding and towing! The
stress may be too much for cleats
and mounting plates. Cleats are
designed for mooring use only.
CSR500-006
SCOPE
6 TO 7 TIMES
DEPTH OF WATER
Use a double-braided nylon rope. Some
synthetic fiber ropes stretch too much. Make
a bridle for each craft (towing and towed) by
putting a rope completely around the hull.
If you run aground, depending on the
situation, there are a few things you can do.
• Wait for the rising tide to lift you off.
• Shift weight and passengers to heel of the
yacht. Reverse the propellers to back-off.
• Use another boat to carry the anchor to
deeper water. Operate the windlass to
pull the yacht free.
• If all efforts fail, get help from the USCG.
IMPORTANT
You should always offer help to a
craft in distress. However, towing a
capsized boat, grounded boat or
hull-damaged boat is dangerous.
Give assistance to the occupants,
then call the proper authorities.
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