Bayliner 255 Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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255 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes
Read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual before :
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Towing anything behind your boat.
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Being towed by another vessel.
Windlass (If Equipped)
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Read and follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual before using the anchor windlass for the first time.
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The windlass can be controlled from a switch at the helm or from the deck foot switches.
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Make sure that the windlass circuit breaker is turned On before using the anchor windlass.
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To raise the anchor, use engine power ( not the windlass) to move your boat to, and directly above, the anchor.
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Dislodge the anchor from the bottom by pulling it straight up with the windlass.
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Before getting underway, make sure the anchor is secured and the windlass circuit breaker is turned Off .
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift your boat using the bow/stern eyes or the cleats.
WARNING!
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DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY & PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD!
An unsecured anchor could accidentally release while your boat is moving, damaging your
boat and causing serious injury or death.
After retrieving the anchor:
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Secure the anchor with an anchor safety strap, or a chain stopper.
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Switch OFF the windlass circuit breaker to prevent accidental operation.
DANGER!
!
PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD!
Do NOT rely on the windlass alone to hold your boat at anchor. After setting the anchor, tie the
rode off to a cleat or equivalent strong point.
Do
NOT pull your boat to the anchor using the windlass, or continue running the windlass if it
has stalled or is overloaded.
CAUTION
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