During towing, keep a constant eye on the water temperature, the oil pressure of the propulsion engines and maintain a suitable speed for the type of operation.

Do not approach and do not carry out any kind of intervention on transmission during the towing because propeller can turn.

In case it is necessary to tow another yacht, do this under calm sea and calm wind conditions only, and tow yacht with a displacement not exceeding 50% of your yacht displacement; in case of emergency, if towing is not possible, give help by taking on board people of the other yacht, as many as permitted and possible, and reach the nearest harbour.
Anyway, inform immediately the Port Authority.

Towing navigation can be carried out continuously for 8 hours, provided that you constantly monitor the stern drive oil temperature, which must not exceed 80°C (176°F).
If temperature exceeds 80°C (176°F), stop navigation and wait until the temperature lowers.
When the engine is shut off, the throttle position is unimportant.

Always 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.

Fasten your yacht to a towing rope so that it can be released when loaded.

It is the Owner’s/operators’ responsibility to make sure that the mooring ropes, the towing ropes, the anchor chain, the anchor line and the anchor are suitable for the intended use of the yacht, i.e., the resistance of the ropes or chain 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.

Do not stand near the ropes during drawing (or towing) operations, a rope that breaks can be extremely dangerous (“whip lash effect”).

When towing, the propeller is kept rotating by the water flow.
We recommend not carrying out any kind of service on the propulsion devices.