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If the inflatable boat is to be towed by another boat, the inflatable

boat must be empty. Remove outboard, fuel tank, and equipment.

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A towing bridle is necessary in order to properly tow your boat...

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Never tow the inflatable boat by connecting rope to the

central lifting handle. Use only the towing D-rings on

both sides of the dinghy bow.

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Following the instructions on the towing bridle.

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A Towing Line must be rigged to run from the port stern cleat,

through the Towing Ring on the Towing Bridle, and back to the

starboard stern cleat.

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At Towing Ring on the Bridle, secure the line with a knot --- the run

each end of the towing line to the aft corner cleats as described

above. This will prevent the dinghy from continual sliding on the

ring while under tow.

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After affixing the Towing Line to the two stern cleats, you will form

an 'X-shaped' bridle of this

Towing Bridle and your towing

line. By towing in this fashion,

the Inflatable will tack straighter

and safer than with a single

towing line led to a single towing

ring on the bow.

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Tow the boat at slow speed.

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The inflatable must be under constant supervision when it is being

towed.

CAUTION:

Never tow the dinghy with the outboard or gas tank

aboard. This added weight adds stress to the towing rings and increases

drag. Make sure there is no water in the boat. Excess water in the boat

can quickly lead to failure of the towing rings, especially when the load

is not being equalized. Even just six inches of water in an inflatable can

weight hundreds of pounds to the boat.

TOWING THE BOAT