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Once the boat is anchored, keep an eye on the swinging space.
n RAISING THE GROUND TACKLE
- Lock the grab brake.
- Check the chain is properly set on the grab.
- Operate the windlass setting it to the ‘upward’ position.
- Slowly go near the anchor using the engine (do not use the windlass force
to winch up the boat).
- Visually check the fi nal metres until the anchor gets into contact with the
anchor fairlead.
- Check the position of the anchor on the stem fi tting.
Rinse the windlass and the ground tackle with fresh water after each trip.
In case of electric failure, use the winch handle on the windlass to raise the
ground tackle.
Please note : the boat is fi tted with an optional chainmeter.
The standard calibration zero corresponds to the position ‘anchor ready to let
it go’.
For its use and maintenance please refer to its instruction guide.
The optional seawater washdown pump is located in the sail locker.
Open the sea water inlet valve located in the anchor locker.
The seawater washdown pump starts when you press its switch located in the
port companionway of the sail locker or of the skipper cabin, depending on the
chosen accommodation.
If it does not work, check its automatic breaker located behind the electrical
panel of the chart table or on the starboard side of the saloon, depending on
the chosen accommodation.
Press the plastic rim of the water inlets (anchor locker) to connect or discon-
nect the ‘Gardena’ type connector.
HULL / DECK
2.7 DECKWASH PUMP
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