Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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Reset the anchor if the points of reference have changed . 6 .
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DO NOT DEPEND ON THE WINDLASS AS A FINAL ANCHORING RODE SECURING METHOD. THE WINDLASS IS NOT
DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE YACHT. DAMAGE TO THE WINDLASS IS LIKELY IF USING AS A SECURING
METHOD.
WEIGHING IN
When weighing (pulling in) the anchor:
Weigh in the rode until vertical . 1 .
When the rode is taut, give a hard tug to pull the anchor’s shank up . 2 .
If the anchor is stuck, wrap some of the rode around a bow cleat and keep tension on the rode . The yacht’s momentum 2a .
may free the anchor .
If there is a swell, wind the rode around a bow cleat when the bow drops into a wave trough . As the bow lifts, it may free
2b .
the anchor .
If neither 2a nor 2b methods works:
2c .
Pay out a few feet of rode 2c01 .
Secure the rode around the bow cleat, and maneuver around the anchor . 2c02 .
Keep the rode tight until you find the angle that pulls the anchor loose . 2c03 .
ELECTRIC WINDLASS
An electric windlass simplifies the above procedures . Follow the above procedures, and use the windlass control at the helm to drop
anchor . To relieve strain on the windlass, hooks called devil’s claws engage the chain when the anchor is down .
A Tip From Marquis!
AlwAyS tie off the anchor rope to the anchoring cleat to avoid potentially damaging stress on the windlass.
ADDITIONAL ANCHORAGE AND ANCHORAGE PRObLEMS
If intending to stay at anchor overnight or if anchored close to another structure, consider dropping another anchor from the stern .
Additional anchorage prevents the yacht from swinging around if the wind or current shifts .
Paying out a few feet of line, and maneuvering around the anchor may be necessary if the anchor is stuck when weighing in . Keep the
line tight until the correct angle is found that pulls the anchor loose .
If a swell occurs, hold the anchor chain in a vertical position and let a wave trough lift the bow .
Consider dropping another anchor from the stern if planning to stay at anchor overnight or if anchored close to another structure .
Dropping a second anchor prevents the yacht from swinging around if the wind or current shifts .
Anchoring may be required in strong wind . If the spare anchor is dropped, make sure the two anchors are laid out at an angle . A
trough may set for the second anchor if both anchors are set in-line and one of them drags .
WarNiNg
bE AWARE OF CARbON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING WHILE ANCHORING. REFER TO SECTION 1: yaChting saFety
FOR DETAILED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
STERN ANCHORS
It may be necessary to use both, bow and stern anchors at the same time during anchorages . To drop both anchors:
Drop the bow anchor . 1 .