DANGERDo not approach and do not carry out any kind of intervention on transmission during the towing because propeller can turn.
In case the yacht needs to be drawn or towed, fasten the towing lines as shown in the figure, in order to distribute the load evenly and pull in the middle.
It is a good rule, after fastening the cleats, to carry on with the rope, and the winch: so as to load the strongest yacht’s points only.
The towing rope length depends on the sea conditions, and must be adjusted in such a way to limit the pulling forces without damaging the deck fittings.
DANGERDo not approach and do not carry out any kind of intervention on transmission during the towing because propeller can turn.
WARNINGIf towing is necessary, it is only possible with a flat sea and calm wind and only for towing vessels with a displacement of no more than 50% of that of your boat; in an emergency, if towing is not possible, come to the rescue by taking on board the people of the other vessel, as far as foreseen and possible, and reach port.
Anyway, inform immediately the Port Authority.
WARNINGTowing navigation can be carried out continuously for 8 hours, provided that you constantly monitor the gear box oil temperature, which must not exceed 80°C.
If temperature exceeds 80°C, stop navigation and wait until temperature lowers.
When the engine is shut OFF, the throttles position is unimportant.
CAUTIONAlways draw other yachts or let your yacht be towed at low speed. Never exceed the speed of the drawing yacht when you are being towed.
CAUTIONFasten your yacht to a towing rope so that it can be released when loaded.
CAUTIONDo not stand near the ropes during drawing (or towing) operations, a rope that breaks can be extremely dangerous (“whip lash effect”).
CAUTIONIt is the Owner’s/the operators’ responsibility to make sure that the mooring ropes, the towing ropes, the anchor chain(s), the anchor lines nand the anchor(s) are suitable for the intended use of the yacht, i.e. the resistance of the ropes or chains must not exceed 80% of the resistance to breaking of the relevant strength point.
The Owner should also determine which action is necessary when fastening a towing rope on board.
DANGERDuring towing navigation, the propeller shaft has to be kept turning by the water flow through propeller. We recommend not to carry out any kind of service on the propulsion devices (engines, gear boxes, shafts, etc..).