PURSUIT 3400 Express Fisherman, Owner'S Manual

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3 . 3 . 2 . Anchoring
Anchoring your boat while away from the dock is possible by
using the anchor and anchor line provided for this purpose. The
standard boat has an anchor locker accessed via a hatch located
in the foredeck, just aft of the bow pulpit. This locker is large
enough to store all of the anchor line. The bow pulpit includes
a bow anchor roller (see Figure 1-15, Chapter 1), where your
anchor can stow while underway and can be used to lower and
retrieve the anchor into/from the water.
Specifics regarding the proper techniques, equipment, and
conditions for safe anchoring, refer to Chapman’s, or a safe
boating course.
Switches for the raising and lowering of the anchor line via the
anchor windlass are located on the foredeck. Please refer to the
information provided by the windlass manufacturer in the
Owner’s Packet. The main breaker is mounted on the D.C. main
breaker panel, under the companionway steps. For operating
instructions, refer to the windlass manufacturer’s owner’s man-
ual.
WHEN OPERATING AN ELECTRIC WINDLASS, BE
CAREFUL TO KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
THE WINDLASS DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY WHEN
THEY ARE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE WINDLASS AND
ROPE OR CHAIN.
To secure the anchor into the bow roller while underway, a rope
lanyard with "s" hook on the end has been provided. To use,
attach the hook to the anchor shackle and cinch the anchor tight
into the bow roller. Wraps may be taken around the windlass to
pull tight, and then secured to the anchor cleat. The lanyard
must be removed before anchoring.
A cable, with a shackle on the free end, is attached to the
foredeck for a secondary positive means to hold the anchor in
the UP position. This must also be removed before anchoring.
Rev. A 05/02/99
WARNING
OPERATING YOUR BOAT WHILE UNDERWAY
3400 Express Fisherman 3-9