Towing; Bow Tow Eye (Option); Lifting - Boston Whaler 170 Super Sport Owner's Manual

Belaying Knot
Fig. 2.15.1
(make loop and
rotate before pulling
over the horn)
From
Boat

Towing

You will have to experiment to determine which
towing method will work best for your specifi c
requirements. In some cases, a single tow line will
be suffi cient. Other cases may require a bridle
from the transom of the larger vessel or a double
bridle going back to the bow eye to reduce yawing.
You will have to experiment with the tow line to
achieve the boats best ride behind the wake. It is
wise to attach a separate security line from the
bridle or tow line to the interior cleat. This line
should be loose and not take any strain from the
tow. This will act as a shock preventer should
the bow eye fail or the towing bridle connections
let go. Although the bow eye is reinforced, high
speed towing in rough water conditions should be
avoided as constant heavy jerking could loosen the
bow eye.

Bow Tow Eye (Option)

WARNING
!
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Towing or being towed stresses the boat(s).
hardware and lines. Failure of any part can
seriously injure people or damage the boat(s).
DO NOT stand directly in line with the tow line.
If it were to break, it would "snap Back" causing
injury or damage to everything in its path.
The optional bow tow eye which is located on the
hull, extreme front of the boat, is reinforced with a
stainless steel backing plate located in the anchor
locker.
170 Super Sport
Section 2 • General Information
From
Boat
(pull tight to
complete the
belaying knot)
Bow Tow Eye (Option)
Fig. 2.15.2
In the event that it becomes necessary for you to
have your boat towed, the U.S. Coast Guard or a
private salvage company experienced in this type
of operation are better equipped to perform the
service.
Use another recreational boat only as a last resort.
Doing so may cause damage to one or both boats due
to operator inexperience or other conditions such as
weather and/or current.
In addition, the pitch of most propellers on average
recreational vessels is geared toward maximizing the
speed of the vessel, not torque, thus making towing
ineffi cient and stressful on the engine
CAUTION
!
NEVER use the tow eye to remove your boat or
another vessel which has run aground or for any
other usage that would apply similar extreme
forces to your boat.

Lifting

Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water for
routine maintenance or long term storage, consider
the following:
• If you are using a professional lifting
service, it is prudent to check all
credentials and ask for proof of insurance
to protect your investment.
• Use a wide, fl at, belted sling for lifting, to
minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
location of the sling is required. DO NOT
PLACE SLINGS WHERE UNDER
WATER FITTINGS WILL BE IN
CONTACT.
R
BOW TOW EYE
2-15