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A. Setting Anchor
CREW NOTE:
The skipper will signal when to drop the anchor. Make sure the
chain dog is clear to allow the chain out. Open the deck switch cover with the arrow
pointing forward. Start with a few taps on the windlass deck switch to let the anchor
roll off slowly and without suddenly dropping. Once the anchor is hanging vertical,
you can step on the deck switch and release as much chain as the skipper requests.
Chain Marks: Green = anchor at the waterline. Red every 50 feet. Red and White 200
foot mark going to line.
1. Make sure the crew setting anchor has been trained in using the windlass and anchor
and knows what you expect them to do.
2. Turn on the two windlass breakers. One is located to port of the pilothouse wheel
near the floor and is normally on. It requires a hard push when off, and will snap into
an on position.
3. The second windlass breaker is in the lower left part of the 12 volt panel.
4. Always use proper anchoring procedures when anchoring. (See Chapman’s)
5. Bring boat to complete stop before lowering anchor.
6. Pay out sufficient scope before setting anchor.
ALLOW FOR HIGH WINDS
DURING THE NIGHT.
There is only enough anchor chain (400’) to anchor in 80’ of
water or less with a 5:1 scope. Know how much the tide will change while anchored.
CAUTION
: Review the copy of Chapman’s onboard if you need to review the
correct anchor setting procedure or the amount of scope to use. Be Safe! Drifting in
the middle of the night is unpleasant at best and always very dangerous.
7. Be sure you do not allow GAMAPOTAY to ride at anchor directly against the
windlass. Properly snub the anchor rope using a snap ring and line attached to the
deck cleats.
8. Monitor the vessel’s position periodically after setting anchor to see that the anchor
remains set. This is important because both the wind and currents change constantly.
9. NOTE: If snubbing line is not used on the anchor chain, it will make a snapping noise
when winds swing the boat. (This will be heard mostly in the middle of the night
when it is dark and cold and wet on the bow) Insert a snap-ring in a chain link and run
a line through the snap-ring and take pressure off of the chain by securing the line to
the forward cleats.
B. Weighing Anchor
CREW NOTE:
You will be signaling the skipper which direction to move in order to
retrieve the anchor. The objective is to always have the chain vertical when retrieving.
NEVER allow the boat to run over the chain, or pull the boat with the windlass.
Do not force a stuck anchor with the windlass. It will pop the breaker or damage the
windlass.
If the windlass strains or stalls, wait ten seconds and try again. Often this will
let the anchor pull free. If this does not work, notify the skipper. Consult Chapman’s for
suggestions.
June 1, 2010