ANCHORING
Dropping Anchor
There are many types of anchors available on the market. The
choice of one anchor over another depends on many factors. An
anchor will usually hold best in a mixture of mud and clay or in hard
sand. For more information on anchors consult your dealer.
Always anchor from the bow; NEVER anchor from the
stern. A small amount of current will make the boat
unsteady…a strong current can pull a boat, anchored by
the stern, under water and keep it there.
When anchoring, it is helpful to keep a few guidelines in mind.
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Make sure the line is tied to the anchor and tie the other end of
the line to the forward cleat or bow eye.
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Head the boat into the wind or current over the spot where you
want to lower the anchor.
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Stop the boat before lowering the anchor.
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When the anchor hits bottom, slowly back up the boat, keeping
tension on the line. Let out an anchor line that is 6 to 7 times the
depth of the water. For example, if you are in 10 feet of water,
let out 60 to 70 feet of line.
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Secure anchor line to the bow cleat. Pull on line to make sure
anchor is holding.
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Occasionally check your position against the shoreline. If the
anchor is dragging and you are drifting, reset the anchor.
Weighing (Pulling In) Anchor
Start engine and move forward until anchor line is straight up and
down. Pull hard to lift anchor from the bottom material (use wind).
If the anchor is stuck, attach anchor
line to the bow cleat so that it is
taut. The up and down motion of
the bow from wave action may lift
the anchor from the bottom. If the
anchor remains stuck, let out a few
more feet of line and attach it to the
bow cleat. Slowly maneuver the
boat around the anchor until the
anchor pulls loose. Be sure to keep
the line tight during this procedure.
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WARNING
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6
RUNNING
6-4
DANFORTH
MUSHROOM
YACHTMAN'S
KC-1570
ANCHORS
KC-1570
LINE 6 TO 7 TIMES
DEPTH OF WATER
KC-1535
KC-1535
LINE 6 TO 7 TIMES
DEPTH OF WATER
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