Dufour CATAMARAN 48, User Manual

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DY CAT 48
Anchoring
ATTENTION !
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Before you anchor, check the type of the sea bed, the depth of water and the strength of
the stream, the space you have from other boats already anchored
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During anchoring, when the chain is lowered, it is advisable to move back slowly to help
the chain lay out on the sea bed with the bow head towards the wind direction
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Be aware that when the wind direction changes the boat turns with it (like a flag) around
the anchor, so the space from other boats or from the shore can reduce significantly
The electric windlass works with the 12 V service batteries. Activate the windlass using its control
located in the hatch.
If the electrical windlass does not function properly, check its fuse. For the
maintenance of the windlass, please refer to the manufacturer’s guide.
Unhook the safety hoist and drop the anchor and chain to a few metres from the final length desired.
Hook the chain to the bridle snap hook available in the anchor locker
Drop the end of the length of chain desired until the anchoring tension is picked up by the bridle