Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3 • Systems Overview and Operation
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280 Dauntless
Lowering the Anchor
• Be sure there is adequate rode. • Stop completely before lowering the anchor.
• Secure rode to both the anchor and the boat. • Keep feet clear of lines.
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Setting the Anchor
There is no ideal way to set an anchor. Experiment to see how it performs. One method is to turn the rode
around a bitt or a cleat 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 in to the sea bottom.
• Reverse the engine slowly to drive the anchor in and to prevent it from dragging
• Secure the rode to a bitt or cleat
Weighing the Anchor
To weigh or retrieve the anchor, start the boat and run slowly up to the anchor, taking up the rode as go. The
anchor will usually break out when the rode becomes vertical. Coil lines to let them dry before stowing. The
bow storage compartment located in the starboard bow should be used to stow the anchor line.
Anchor Windlass
The windlass (see Figure 3.37.1) allows anchoring
of the boat by raising and lowering the anchor. The
windlass can be operated from the helm, from the bow
with the remote control, or manually. The windlass
breaker on the DC distribution panel must be turned on.
Use the anchor windlass switch on the helm
when possible. Use care when operating the
anchor windlass with the hand-held remote.
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DANGER NOTICE
Before operating windlass, be sure safety
lanyard is removed from anchor chain and is
clear of the rode as it plays out or is retrieved.
Always secure the lanyard when underway.
Failure to do so may result in accidental
deployment of the anchor.
Be sure to read and fully understand the anchor
windlass instructions included in the owner’s
packet before operating the anchor windlass.
Rode length = (bow water depth) × scope
Bow height
Rode
Water depth
Anchoring
Figure 3.36.1