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5.5 Operating tips
Vessels at anchor will snub on the rode and this can cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the windlass.
1. When anchoring, power rode out allowing the vessel to take up stern away preventing the rode tangling with
anchor. Use this method for mooring stern first to a jetty.
2. To aid recovery, under power, move vessel towards anchor but not over and beyond, as this can cause damage
to topside.
• As anchor approaches the vessel, use careful adjustments of controls to avoid damaging vessel.
• Scope: As a guide it is recommended that the depth of chain to rope is 7 to 1 at anchor.
The rode should be secured
directly to a bollard, sampson post
or cleat and a chain secured by a
chain stopper.
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do not overload or stall in
windlass.
5.5-1
When retrieving anchor
5.5-2
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