PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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2870 OFFSHORE
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THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES NOT REST AGAINST THE HULL
SIDES AND BE PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS STORED IN THE AN-
CHOR LOCKER. A LOOSE ANCHOR IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER WILL BOUNCE AND
CAN DAMAGE THE BOAT. DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE ANCHOR BOUNCING IN
THE ANCHOR LOCKER IS NOT COVERED BY THE PURSUIT WARRANTY.
WINDLASS (Optional)
The optional windlass is mounted to the deck near the rear of the pulpit above the rope locker. The anchor
is stored on the pulpit and is raised and lowered by the windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope locker
and routed out through the windlass to the anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor from the cleat or chain binder on the pulpit and activating a
“DOWN” control at the helm.
AFTER THE ANCHOR IS SET, THE WINDLASS MUST NOT BE LEFT TO TAKE THE EN-
TIRE FORCE FROM THE ANCHOR LINE. THE LINE SHOULD BE MADE FAST TO A
BOW CLEAT TO RELIEVE THE LOAD ON THE WINDLASS.
Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell or heavy weather
conditions will snub on the line. This can cause slippage or
apply excessive loads to the windlass.
The windlass should not be used as a winch to move the boat
over the anchor. The boat should be moved under its own
power to the anchor and to break the anchor loose.
DO NOT USE A WINDLASS AS A SOLE
MEANS OF SECURING AN ANCHOR IN
THE BOW PULPIT. ALWAYS SECURE
THE ANCHOR LINE TO A CLEAT OR
CHAIN BINDER BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR BOAT.
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from the bow cleat and operating the “UP” control at the helm.
Once the anchor is retrieved, independently secure the anchor to the chain binder or a cleat to prevent it from
being accidentally released. This is especially important while the boat is underway.
A WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU
READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT WITH YOUR
BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS, HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT
CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.
WINDSHIELD
The Pursuit 2870 Offshore is equipped with a vented heavy duty aluminum windshield with tinted glass and
built in hand rails. The windshield is equipped with an opening vent panel on each side of the windshield.
To open the vent, release the locking T-handle and rotate it outboard until it locks in place. To prevent damage
to the vent glass, do not leave the T-handle in the unlocked position.
Anchor Line Secured to Cleat