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130 Super Sport
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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Anchoring
The 130 Super Sport is equipped with an anchor
storage compartment located in the bow of the boat.
Because there are a variety of anchors, with a variety
of uses,
discuss the types of anchors with your
dealer to fi nd the right anchor for your boat.
Considerations
• Wind and sea conditions can affect the boat.
• Because the boat is not moving through the
water, there is no control.
• Be sure that the anchor will hold under all
circumstances if you are leaving the boat.
• Understand the principles of rode and scope
and their effect on anchor performance.
Proper anchoring requires knowledge of RODE and
SCOPE and understanding the relationship between
rode, scope and anchor performance.
SWAMPING HAZARD - Anchor from the bow if
using one anchor. A small current can make a
stern anchored boat unsteady. A heavy current
can drag a stern anchored boat underwater.
!
WARNING
NOTICE
Anchor light must be on when at anchor or
drifting (not under power) at night or in low
visibility.
The bow light on your boat
features a shim on the base
which helps guide the anchor
rope around the nav light to
avoid damage to the light
when lowering or weighing
the anchor.
Bow Light w/Rope Guide
The rode
is the line connecting the anchor to the
boat. Nylon line is ideal because it is light, strong
and stretches, it also can be stored wet and is easy
to handle. Add a length of chain between the anchor
and the nylon line to aid in setting of the anchor.
The scope
is technically defi ned as the ratio of rode
length to the vertical distance from the bow to the
sea fl oor. Scope also depends on the type of anchor,
tides, winds, sea conditions and type of sea fl oor the
anchor is in. Since you want to know how much rode
to use when anchoring, use this common formula:
Rode length
=
(bow height + water depth) X
Scope
.
NOTICE
The aftermarket options seen on pages 7-12
can be purchased from your dealer or on-line
at www.whaler.com
Rail Mounted Rod
holder (Option)
The rail mounted rodholder
is removable and can be
adjusted and positioned at
any point on the rails with
ease.
Rail Mounted cup
holder (Option)
Like the other rail mounted
utilities, the rail mounted cup
holder is removable and can
be adjusted and positioned
at any point on the rails with
ease.