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S
NOTICE
Use the safety hook supplied to ensure that the
anchor is held in place should the windlass fail. Do
not use the safety hook to support the anchor in a
stored position. The windlass should always support
the anchor and ensure that it is held in the roller device
securely.
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Stop completely before lowering anchor.
Scope =
Rode Length
Bow Height + Water Depth
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If using windlass, refer to windlass
operator's manual.
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Keep feet clear of coiled line.
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Turn on anchor light when at anchor or
drifting (not under power).
D. S
A
ETTING
NCHOR
•
There is no best way to set an anchor.
Experiment to see how your anchor
performs.
•
One method is to turn the rode around a bit
and slowly pay out as the boat backs from
the anchor site. When the proper scope
has been reached, snub the rode quickly,
causing the anchor to dig into the bottom.
•
Reverse engine slowly to drive the anchor
in and prevent it from dragging.
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Close chain stop.
E. W
A
EIGHING
NCHOR
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Run the boat slowly up to the anchor, taking
in the rode as you go.
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The anchor will usually break out when the
rode becomes vertical.
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Be careful that trailing lines do not foul in
the propeller.
NOTE: Use the fresh water wash down spigot in
the port bow locker to hose down the chain in the
locker after haul-in.
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SING
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F. C
A F
LEARING
OULED
A fouled anchor can test your patience and
ingenuity. One of the best methods of breaking free
is to set a tripline before you lower anchor.
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Attach a line to the crown or head of the
anchor and the other end to a float.
•
The line should be just long enough to reach
the surface of the water allowing for tides.
•
A polypropylene line is a good choice
because it is light, strong and floats.
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If the anchor snags, pull vertically on the
trip line to lift the anchor by the crown.
G. A F
W
INAL
ORD
An anchored boat is affected by wind and sea
conditions. Because there is no headway, there is
no control. Be alert! If leaving the boat, be sure the
anchor will hold under all circumstances.
We suggest you read this section on anchoring
again and fully understand rode and scope and their
affect on anchor performance.
17. W
INDLASS
The windlass is wired to the 24 volt system through
the WINDLASS fuse in the main DC breaker panel
which is located on the port aft component board in
the bilge
W
C
INDLASS
HAIN
(F
. 3.13.1)
IG
WINDLASS
CHAIN
STOP
OAT
A
NCHOR
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TOP
ANCHOR
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