6.4 Anchoring, mooring and towing

Only use the designated fastening points for mooring, towing, anchoring and water sports. Ensure that you have the required skills for handling the boat in these situations.   

Designated fastening points

  1. Rear cleats 

  2. Middle cleats

  3. Front cleats

  4. Locking eye

It is the owner’s or operators responsibility to ensure that mooring lines, towing lines, anchor chain(s), anchor lines and anchor(s) are adequate for the vessel’s intended use.

See section 9.2 Technical specification for:

  • The recommended line types for your boat.

  • The required strength ratings for lines. The tensile strength of the lines and chains must not exceed 80% of that of the corresponding fastening point.

  • The recommended anchor types and anchor chains, if you have decided to acquire an external anchor instead of the optional anchor windlass feature.

The fastening eye is not designed to resist strong lateral forces.

Do not use the fastening eye for anchoring, mooring or towing. Only use it for trailering.

Never use the roof structure for anchoring, mooring or towing. The boat can capsize.

Anchoring and mooring

For anchoring, use the rear or front cleats.

When mooring and attaching fenders, you may use any of the cleats. Have at least two fenders on each side of the boat. Make sure the fenders are big enough.

Never attach lines to the roof structure.

The boat has an open stern and can easily flood.

  • Find a sheltered place in an inlet or behind a jetty.

  • Make sure that the stern is not facing an open body of water.

  • When reversing, make sure that the deck does not get flooded from the waves.

Towing

When towing, use a sufficiently strong, floating towing cable. 

  • When towing another boat, use both rear cleats. 

  • When being towed by another boat, use both front cleats.

  • Do not use the rear cleats for water sports. Only use the water ski pylon (optional accessory).

Towing affects the stability of the boat. When towing or being towed:

  • Drive slowly.

  • Do not tie the line in a knot. Always tie the line so that it can be instantly released under load. 

  • Do not tie the line to the roof structure.

Do not exceed a speed of 10 knots when being towed or towing another craft. 

When using the boat for water sports, you must understand your responsibilities and the risks involved.