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Raise the anchor manually or by using the windlass
if applicable. Make sure the chain stop is engaged
if windlass is used. Properly stow anchor and
anchor line.
Always be sure to raise and secure the anchor
prior to operating your boat. Failure to raise
and secure anchor before getting underway
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
releasing 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, keeping 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
published by your state boating agency and the US
Coast Guard. Other suggested reading includes the
following:
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). US Coast Guard.
Bottomley, Tom. Boatman's Handbook, (illus.). 316 p.
(ISBN 0-688-03925-1, Hearst Marine Book). Morrow.
Basic Seamanship - Section C
Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman's Log
and Owner's Manual. 192 p.(ISBN 0-686-96737-2).
Hearst Marine Book.
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.); deluxe 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
Protection Association.
Brotherton, Miner. Twelve-Volt Bible.
(ISBN 0-915160-81-1). Seven Seas.
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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. Educational
programs are sponsored by publications and organi-
zations such as the US Power Squadron, US 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)
website: www.redcross.org
Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety
1 800-336-BOAT
website: www.boatus.com/courseline
US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
website: www.uscgboating.org
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
website: www.cgaux.org
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