Carver 33 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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If you intend to stay at anchor overnight or if you anchor your boat close to
another structure, consider dropping another anchor from the stern. This
prevents your boat from swinging around if the wind or current shifts.
You may also need to anchor in a strong wind. If you drop your spare
anchor, make sure the two anchors are laid out at an angle. If both an-
chors are set in-line and one of them drags, it may cut a trough for the
other anchor to follow.
6.4.1 Stern Anchors
In some anchorages, boats use bow and stern anchors at the same time.
To get these anchors down, drop the bow anchor first, then pay out extra
anchor line (15-18 times the depth). Drop the stern anchor and adjust the
length of line payed out on both anchors as necessary.
6.4.2 Mooring Lines
It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with mooring line terminology and
using mooring lines. If necessary, obtain training on mooring your boat.
Learn how and when to tie the various knots used in seamanship. Boats
that are not moored correctly can suffer and cause serious damage. The
following information serves only as a guide to mooring your boat.
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