Jeanneau MERRY FISHER 605 Owner's Manual - page 82
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13.2.2 Towing
Responsibility: It is important that the owner thinks through the actions required when securing
a towing cable onboard.
Location of attachment points
A. Mooring cleats
B. Towing:
- at the bow, to be towed
- at the stern, to tow
- Generally the breaking strength of lines/chains must not exceed 80% of the
breaking strength of the anchor points.
- Always tow or be towed at low speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
of a displacement hull during a tow.
- Be particularly vigilant when the end of a towing cable is being thrown or
received (risk of the end becoming caught in the propeller).
- A towing cable must always be secured in such a way that it can be
released under load.
- Do not try to stop the boat by using a boathook or your foot, hand or any
other part of your body.