Dinghy - C&L Marine Hullabaloo Operation Manual

• The anchor rode may also be played out manually by releasing the break on the
windlass with the winch handle located at the anchor windlass or power down.
Use care to note depth of water and the stage of the tide. Anchoring in shallow water
on a high tide can lead to being left high and dry on a rocky bottom when the tidal level
falls. Be sure to note your surroundings and any possible hazards or obstacles which
the vessel may swing into if the wind or currents change direction.
Inspect all shackles and hardware for proper tightness. Inspect chain and line for excessive
wear or fraying prior to setting anchor. It is advised that the position of the boat and the depth
of the water be checked frequently, and the boat not be left unattended while anchored for
long periods of time.
Anchor bridle: Once sufficient rode has been deployed, set up anchor bridle.
• Run line under bow pulpit
• Place hook on the anchor rode
• Run lines through port and starboard hawse pipes and tie off on stanchions
• Play out additional rode to put tension on bridle
• Use short line and hook on rode at windlass (hook on chain and tie off on windlass)
Recovering anchor:
• Engines should be running while operating windlass.
• Use care not to damage windlass or anchor platform by placing excess stress.
• Wash down (saltwater) is to the port side of the windlass. Rinse rode to remove
mud as it is being retrieved. This will keep it (and the odor) out of the anchor locker
which is below deck in a forward compartment in the forward stateroom.
o The switch is on a small panel to the right of the main DC panel.
• Once anchor has been recovered, use small line and chain hook to secure anchor
to cleat on windlass. This will take tension off the windlass and protect against
accidental release of anchor.
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DINGHY

The dinghy, the 'Loo Too is a hard bottom 10' Bull Frog with a 9.9 HP Honda 4-stroke
outboard. It is provided for transportation to the dock when moored or anchored out and for
fishing. Please USE CAUTION WHEN BEACING on gravel, rocks and barnacles as they
can damage the bottom.
• The dinghy can be lowered to the water with the davit.
• The switch for the davit on the electrical panel (same switch as Anchor Windlass).
• The controls for the davit are on the motor itself
• BE SURE PLUG IS IN THE TRANSOM DRAIN.
Check Oil Level before starting Oil separate Oil Reservoir
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