Dougherty Everglades 273CC, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Equipment
After the anchor is set, the windlass must not be
left to take the entire force from the anchor line.
Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell or heavy
weather conditions will snub on the line. This can
cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the
windlass. The line should be made fast to the
cleat provided to relieve the load on the windlass.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the cleat and pressing the UP switch at the helm
or moving the windlass switch in the compartment
near the windlass to the UP position Always start
the engines before hauling the anchor and motor
up to the anchor as the line is retrieved to relieve
the load on the windlass. Once the anchor is re-
trieved, independently secure the anchor to the
chain binder to prevent it from being accidentally
released. This is especially important while the
boat is underway.
The windlass manufacturer provides an owner’s
manual with its product. It is extremely important
that you read the manual and become familiar
with the proper care and operation of the wind-
lass. Refer to the Operation chapter for tips on
anchoring your boat.
WARNING
A WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT
WITH YOUR BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS,
HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS
AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.
A PARTIALLY LOWERED AND LOOSE ANCHOR CAN CAUSE
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE HULL. DO NOT USE A
WINDLASS AS A SOLE MEANS OF SECURING AN ANCHOR
IN THE BOW PULPIT. ALWAYS SECURE THE ANCHOR TO A
CHAIN BINDER BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BOAT.
Trolling Motor (Optional)
A trolling motor mounted near the bow can be
installed as optional equipment. The features,
operation and controls are unique to the trolling
motor system and options you choose. A special
DC electrical circuit activated by a heavy duty
main circuit breaker in the bow storage compart-
ment connects the three trolling motor batteries
in series to supply 36 volt current to the trolling
motor system. Make sure the 36 volt circuit is ac-
tivated before using the trolling motor and turned
off when the system is not in use. Refer to the 36
Volt Trolling Motor System section of the Electrical
Anchor/Rope Locker Windlass Switch
System chapter for additional information on the
trolling motor electrical system.
A special heavy duty outlet plug with a protective
cover, located in the cockpit liner near the bow,
provides the connection for the trolling motor.
The protective cover protects the plug from the
elements when it is not use. Make sure the cover
is securely in place whenever the trolling motor
power cord is not connected to the plug.
An owners manual will be included with the trolling
motor. It is essential that you read the manual
and be completely familiar with the operation of
the trolling motor and the trolling motor controls
before using your boat.
Helm Windlass Switches
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