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Raise the anchor using the windlass. Make sure the
chain stop is engaged.
Always be sure to raise and secure the an-
chor prior to operating your boat. Failure to
raise and secure anchor before getting under-
way could result in severe injury or damage to
boat from rebounding anchor.
Always utilize the chain stop provided with the
windlass/bow roller combination. The chain
stop prevents the anchor from accidently re-
leasing while the boat is moving thus prevent-
ing damage to the boat or possible injury or
death to individual(s) aboard the boat.
If the anchor becomes stuck, attach the vertical line to
the mooring cleat. Wave action on the bow may lift flukes
from the bottom and free the anchor. If the anchor is
still stuck, feed out a few feet of line and attach it to the
bow cleat. Maneuver the boat around the anchor, keep-
ing the line firm. Determine the angle that will work to
pull the anchor free.
Anchors are available in different shapes, sizes and
weights to fit different boats, uses, and conditions. Your
Four Winns dealer can tell you which anchor will work
best for your boat.
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RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend that you read the boating literature pub-
lished by your state boating agency and the U.S. Coast
Guard. Other suggested reading includes the follow-
ing:
Damford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-915160-64-1).
Seven Seas.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and
Seamanship. LC74-164688.(illus.). (ISBN 0-930028-00-
7). U.S. Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman's Handbook, (illus.). 316 p.
(ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine Book). Morrow.
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman's Log and
Owner's Manual. 192 p.(ISBN 0-686-96737-2). Hearst
Marine Book.
378 Vista™ Owner's Manual
™
378
Chapman, Charles F. and Maloney, E.S. Chapman's
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling. (illus.).
62 p. (ISBN 0-87851-814-2, Pub. by Hearst Bks.); de-
luxe ed. (ISBN 0-87851-815-0). Morrow.
National Fire Protection Association. Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(ISBN 0-317-07388-5, NFPA 302). National Fire Pro-
tection Association.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve- Volt Bible. (ISBN 0-915160-
81-1). Seven Seas.
C - 4 CONTACTS
There are many good boating publications that have
information about your area and what other boats are
doing, such as clubs and other activities. Education
programs are sponsored by publications and organiza-
tions such as the U.S. Power Squadron, U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary and the American Red Cross. See your
dealer about special courses available in the area. For
detailed information contact:
American Red Cross
Local address (see local telephone directory)
Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety Hotline
1-800-336-BOAT
1-800-245-BOAT (in Virginia)
U.S. Coast Guard Info Line
1-800-368-5647
NMMA Sources of Waterways Information - National
Marine Manufacturers Association has five (5) book-
lets which list sources for safety, cruising, and local wa-
terway information. Each covers a different region of
the U.S. (North Central, South Central, Northeastern,
Southeastern and Western). For single copies, write
Sources of Waterways information, NMMA, 401 N.
Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Ask for the
booklet for your region.
Skippers Course
GPO Superintendent of Documents
Washington, DC 20012
202-512-1800
202-512-2250 (fax)
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Local Flotilla or contact appropriate Coast Guard
District Headquarters
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