Specifications

Chapter 2 – Boat Characteristics
C.10. Ring Buoy
and Strobe Light
A 24-inch ring buoy and strobe light (Figure 2-25) are mounted at the stern
on the port side.
Figure 2-25
Ring Buoy and Strobe Light
C.11. Towline
Reel
A fabricated towline reel (Figure 2-26 (RB-HS) and Figure 2-27 (RB-S))
is mounted on the aft face of the radar pod. The working end of the line is
fitted with an eye splice and thimble to attach to the anchor chain. The
towline reel has a ball-lock pin to keep the reel from rotating in the frame.
C.11.a. RB-HS
Towline Reel
On the RB-HS, the reel is outfitted with 150 feet of ¾-inch double-braided
nylon line, which can be used for towing or anchoring.
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