Edgewater Networks 265CC, Owner'S Manual

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11/ Exterior Equipment
11.1 Anchor Locker
The anchor locker on your new EdgeWater 265CC has been designed for a danforth style anchor. On
the 265CC the anchor locker is located forward on the centerline. Before using the anchor for an
extended period or overnight, make sure the free end of the anchor line is attached to the boat’s
anchor tie-down bracket, which is bolted underneath to the cleat forward of the locker.
Remember, your anchor line should be a minimum of 7 times the depth in which you
routinely operate.
Your EdgeWater 265CC should have a minimum of 150 to 200 feet of ½” three strand nylon
line. If you routinely venture offshore, remember the 7 times depth rule. This may sound
like a lot but if your engine fails in 100 feet of water, maintaining your position will be very
important to being recovered.
11.2 Boarding Ladder
Your EdgeWater 265CC is equipped with a removable boarding ladder mounted in the motorwell area of
the boat and there are important steps to remember for safe use of this useful feature:
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Always shut down the engine if persons will be using the ladder. Do not just settle for the engine being
in neutral.
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Make sure the ladder has been properly stowed before getting underway.
11.3 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs on your EdgeWater 265CC can assist the captain in maintaining trim and level running
attitude. When used in conjunction with the engine trim, a great deal of flexibility is available to the
operator. On the EdgeWater hull, the tabs are most useful to affect lateral trim. The best results for
lateral trim are usually achieved by using only one tab. For example, if the boat is loaded heavier to the
port side, lowering the port trim tab will elevate that side and assist the boat in running trim and level.
This is important for seaworthiness and fuel consumption. A hull is usually more efficient when running
level and with the bow 3 to 5 degrees above level. Tabs can also be useful when running into a heavy
wind which is blowing from the side. If the boat tends to turn into the side blowing wind, elevating the
tab on the windward side will elevate that side and assist the boat in running level.