MasterCraft NXT20 2023, Owner'S Manual

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uncertain about this area because it is important to keep the
anchor stowed when it is not in use. In some instances, ladders
may also be stowed in this location.
The anchor has been provided to assist boaters in remaining in a
chosen location. Boats should always be tied off to the bow and
never solely to the aft. Note that use of the anchor system will not
guarantee a properly anchored boat or that the boat will remain in
a stationary position. Environmental, bottom conditions, current
and tidal conditions must be taken into consideration when
anchoring the boat. Only properly trained operators should set the
anchor for this system. Establishing a secure anchorage requires
practice. Damage to your boat may result due to improper
anchoring techniques.
Swimmers or anyone in the water in the area of the bow should
remain aware of the anchor line anytime it is deployed. Even if
it
appears taut, an individual could become entangled in the line
underwater, which could result in injury or death. It is also possible
that people could cause the anchor to lose anchorage, causing
the boat to move. If there is a current, the boat could become
inaccessible to people in the water.
Whenever the anchor line is deployed, individuals in the water
nearby should avoid the line. Disrupting the line could cause the
boat to move away from the chosen anchorage location. It is also
possible that individuals could become entangled in the anchor
line. If underwater, this could result in serious injury or even death.
Operation
MasterCraft anchors are manually operated. The anchor has a
storage compartment at the front of the bow. After purchasing
and securely attaching a line manufactured to be used in a
marine environment as an anchor line, open the anchor storage
compartment and remove the anchor. Drop the anchor over the
side, ensuring that the anchor does not make contact with the boat
deck or hull, as such contact could cause damage to the gel coat,
which is not covered under warranty. Also use care in retracting the
line and anchor to avoid damaging the deck and/or hull.
Always tie off to the bow. Never tie off solely to any position aft,
including the transom.