Marquis 420 Sport Coupe Owner's Manual page 90

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perating and aneuvering
Anchoring
(continued)
Bow Anchor Switches
(lift covers to access)
Be aware of Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while anchoring. Refer to
Section 1 - Yachting Safety for detailed safety precautions.
Stern Anchors
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Approach your selected anchor site from downwind. Come to a dead stop
over the spot where you want to drop anchor. Anchor can be lowered from
either the helm or from the bow of the yacht with foot switches. When the
anchor hits bottom, reverse engines and slowly move the yacht backward
to pay out more anchor line. When the proper length is out, it should
cause the anchor flukes to dig in and hold effectively.
helm Anchor Power
ON/OFF
helm Anchor Switch
UP/DOWN
Check for anchor drag. Immediately after anchoring, observe shoreline
landmarks. After thirty minutes, observe the landmarks again. If the points
of reference have changed, reset your anchor.
If the anchor is stuck when weighing in, it may be necessary to pay out a
few feet of line and maneuver around the anchor. Keep the line tight until
you find the angle that pulls the anchor loose.
If there is a swell, holding the anchor chain in a vertical position and letting
a wave trough lift the bow, it may free the anchor.
If you intend to stay at anchor overnight or if you anchor your yacht close
to another structure, consider dropping another anchor from the stern. This
prevents your yacht from swinging around if the wind or current shifts.
You may also need to anchor in a strong wind. If you drop your spare
anchor, make sure the two anchors are laid out at an angle. If both anchors
are set in-line and one of them drags, it may cut a trough for the other
anchor to follow.
In some anchorages, yachts use bow and stern anchors at the same time.
To get these anchors down, drop the bow anchor first, then pay out extra
anchor line (15-18 times the depth). Drop the stern anchor and adjust the
length of line payed out on both anchors as necessary.
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