Environmental Considerations; Anchoring, Mooring And Towing - buster MAGNUM PRO Betriebsanleitung

5.10.4 Environmental considerations

Preservation of the unique natural properties of archipelagos and lakes is every
mariner's duty. Avoid the following:
- Fuel and oil leaks
- Discharge of waste or rubbish into the water or onto the shore
- Discharge of detergents or solvents into the water
- Causing loud noise, whether out on the water or in harbour
- Causing wake wash, especially on narrow straits and shallow waters.
Always adhere to the applicable environmental laws and regulations. Familiarise
yourself with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

5.10.5 Anchoring, mooring and towing

Always moor the boat carefully, even in sheltered locations, because conditions
may change unexpectedly. The mooring ropes should be equipped with shock-
absorbing springs. Mooring points are shown in Figure 7. Do not use any other
parts of the boat for mooring, towing or anchoring. Use sufficiently large fenders to
prevent the boat from chafing against the pier. Avoid mooring with the stern against
the wind as high waves may crash over the stern. Take into account potential
changes in wind direction (e.g., during the night).
The eye at the bow is only intended for use with a sliding dock or trailer. It is not
intended for mooring or any other use that causes lateral stress. Buster boats also
have a hardened steel eye for a locking chain. The eye may not be used for any
other purpose. In Buster models Mini, XS, XSr, S and Scc, the trailer hook and the
lock share one eye. Buster models M, L, Lx, Lx Pro, X, XL, XXL, Cabin, Magnum,
Super Magnum and Magnum Pro have a separate locking eye on the bow deck.
Figure 7 also shows mooring point strengths. It is the responsibility of the owner or
the user to ensure that the mooring, towing and anchoring lines, ropes and chains
and anchors are suitable for the intended use and that the breaking strength of the
lines, ropes and chains does not exceed 80% of the strength of the mooring point
in question. Loss of strength caused by wear and tear and/or knots in the lines and
ropes must also be taken into account.
When anchoring at a natural harbour, make sure the depth is sufficient using an
echo sounder or a plumbline and lower the anchor sufficiently far from the shore. A
good hold is achieved when the length of the anchor rope is 4 to 5 times the depth.
The hold will be improved by releasing more rope. The hold improves significantly if
the first three to five metres of the anchoring rope is chain or weighted rope.
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