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Inspect the Bow:
a. First of all, a suitable Bow
Roller must be installed to sup-
port the anchor, chain and rope.
b. A cleat, bollard or snubbing
device should be installed
between the bow roller and the
windlass to tie the rope on while
laying anchor or securing the
anchor in the fully raised
position.
c. If you are using only chain, a
chain stopper should be installed
between the bow roller and the
windlass to take the drag force
away from the windlass while
being anchored.
d. Make sure the anchor well or
the chain locker is deep enough
to store chain and rope. The
minimum depth is 1 1/3 ft
(40cm) to store about 100ft (30
meter) of rope. If the anchor
well is not deep enough the rope
will build up very quickly and
block the entry.
gypsy
bollard
bow roller
windlass
bow roller
windlass
chain stopper
