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The steering system is made up of steering cables (stainless steel cables) and
an aluminium quadrant.
You have access to it through hatches in the garage.
The rudder is made of polyester with a composite stock.
Have the steering system checked and maintained by a professional.
Please refer to Chapter ‘SAFETY’ as for the emergency tiller use.
The stem is fi tted with a double stainless steel fi tting with anchor rollers and
you can sail when your anchor is home.
The foredeck is fi tted with an electric windlass.
Before you anchor, check the type of the sea bed, the depth of water and the
strength of the stream.
Slip the anchor at least 3 times the depth of water.
A quality anchoring depends on both the chain (its weight makes the boat
stabilize) and the anchor.
n ELECTRIC WINDLASS
The electric windlass works in 12 V when the engine is running.
The windlass is supplied by the engine battery.
Energize the windlass turning on its automatic breaker located on the panel in
front of the berth in the port aft cabin.
Check that the positive and negative battery main switches of the engine are
on.
Operate the windlass from the optional starboard helm station or using the
control in the anchor locker.
If the electric windlass does not work, check its automatic breaker located on
the panel at the front of the berth in the port aft cabin.
For the maintenance of the windlass, please refer to the manufacturer’s guide.
n ANCHORING WITH THE ELECTRIC WINDLASS
- Have your boat head wind and sail slowly.
- Operate the windlass downwards.
- Veer away the chain while moving back slowly.
- When the anchor holds, make the wrap fast on the cleat.
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2.6 ANCHORING