Highfield Ocean Master 350 Manual Del Propietário página 23

3. Towing
Your boat can be towed using the towing eye located at the bow. Make sure to use a tow line that is rated at
least 5 times the weight of the boat being towed. The boat should only be towed using the towing eye. Molded
handles, lifelines and cleats are not designed to be used for towing.
a) It is recommended that the boat be towed with a bridle arrangement using the D rings on the either side of
the bow.
b) An extra safety line should also be attached to the welded-on aluminum eye under the bow of the hull.
c) Please note that towed dinghies need to be constantly monitored and especially at night.
d) When a dinghy is towed, the conditions may vary quite dramatically so the responsibility for its security rests
entirely with the skipper.
Warning
The boat must be empty when towed.
Remove outboard motor, fuel tank and equipment before towing.
No passengers should be onboard.
The boat should be towed at low speed.
4. Lifting
When using a hoist to lift the boat, attach the hoist to the 3(or 4 according to your boat's type) lifting eyes
welded to the hull. Empty the boat of all equipment and make sure no passenger is onboard during lift. Make
sure the deck and bilge are drained before lifting your boat. Remove the drain plug during the whole time the
boat is stowed to allow water to run off. Molded handles, lifelines and cleats are not designed to be used for
lifting. When lifting and slewing, ensure people are well clear below the slung vessel.
5. Beaching
We recommend the boat not to be powered on to the beach, dragged across rocks, sand, gravel or pavement
as damage to the fabric and/or hull result.
6. Outboard motor
Install the outboard motor on the transom so that it is positioned as close to the center as possible. Tighten
the transom clamp screws evenly and securely. Occasionally check the clamp screws for tightness during
operation of the outboard motor because they could become loose due to engine vibration. Make sure the
outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom every time before operation. It is wise to tie the engine to
the transom as well as clamping eyes are provided. Always use the kill switch lanyard properly.
The portable tank should be removed from boat when fuelling. The tank should be filled in a ventilated area.
Do not smoke onboard.
Warning
Overpowering a boat can result in serious injury, death or boat damage. Do not use outboard that exceeds the
maximum horsepower given on the motor plate.
Positive trimmed engine