Anchoring, mooring, and towing
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that the anchoring, mooring, and towing lines meet the requirements of the boat.
Context | Required force |
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Anchoring forward | 27.2 kN |
Mooring forward | 22.3 kN |
Being towed forward | 27.2 kN |
Aft | 19.0 kN |
Tensile strength of lines | Maximum 80% of the strongpoint tensile strength. |
Cleats and lines The boat has four extendable cleats: two in the aft and two on the bow.
Cleats and lines
The boat has four extendable cleats: two in the aft and two on the bow.
Anchoring
NOTICE! Be careful not to scratch the boat with the anchor.
- Confirm that anchoring is not forbidden.
- In the user interface, check the depth.
- Lower the anchor. Use an anchor line 7-10 times the depth.
- To ensure that the anchor has taken hold on the seabed, pull on the anchor line.
- If possible, tie a dock line onto a local strongpoint to distribute the weight of the boat more evenly.
- Take note of the boat position.
- Check the boat position regularly.
Mooring
- When approaching the wharf, release the boat fenders and prepare the dock lines. When in place, proceed as follows:
- Extend the cleats by pulling them up.
- Moor the boat according to either of the images.
- Ensure that the boat can move without hitting the wharf.
Towing
- Tow and be towed at low speed.
- Bear in mind that boat stability can decrease during towing.
- Attach the tow line so that it can be released under load. •
- When towing a boat of displacement hull type, do not exceed the hull speed.