52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
3.13
S
ECTION
3 • U
SING
Y
OUR
B
OAT
G. A F
INAL
W
ORD
An anchored boat is affected by wind and sea
conditions. Because there is no headway, there is
no control. Be alert! If leaving the boat, be sure the
anchor will hold under all circumstances.
F. C
LEARING
A F
OULED
A
NCHOR
A fouled anchor can test your patience and ingenuity.
One of the best methods of breaking free is to set a
tripline (see Fig. 3.12.2) before you lower anchor.
•
Attach a line to the crown or head of the anchor
and the other end to a float.
•
The line should be just long enough to reach
the surface of the water, allowing for tides.
•
A polypropylene line is a good choice because
it is light, strong and floats.
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If the anchor snags, pull vertically on the tripline
to lift the anchor by the crown.
E. W
EIGHING
A
NCHOR
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Run the boat slowly up to the anchor, taking in
the rode as you go.
•
The anchor will usually break out when the rode
becomes vertical.
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Be careful that trailing lines do not foul in the
propeller.
NOTE: Use the fresh water washdown spigot in
the port bow locker (see Fig. 3.15.1) to hose down
the chain in the locker after haul-in .
•
One method is to turn the rode around a bit
and slowly pay out as the boat backs from the
anchor site. When the proper scope has been
reached, snub the rode quickly, causing the
anchor to dig into the bottom.
•
Reverse engine slowly to drive the anchor in
and prevent it from dragging.
We suggest you read this section on anchoring
again and fully understand rode and scope and their
affect on anchor performance.
ANCHOR
SAFETY LANYARD
WINDLASS
W
INDLASS
W/S
AFETY
L
ANYARD
AND
C
HAIN
S
TOP
(F
IG
. 3.13.1)
It is important that the windlass clutch is tight for
proper operation and safety. Periodically check the
clutch and tighten if necessary.
To Tighten Clutch:
With the anchor in the stowed position, tighten the
windlass clutch by inserting the emergency handle
into the clutch nut (see Fig. 3.13.1) and turn clockwise.
NOTICE
19. W
INDLASS
The windlass facilitates the anchoring of your yacht
by automatically raising and lowering the anchor. To
operate the windlass the WINDLASS MAIN switch
on the control station switch panel must be ON.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing clear of
moving parts. Entanglement may cause severe bodily
injury (i.e. loss of fingers or toes).
!
WARNING
CHAIN
STOP
A. T
O
OPERATE
FROM
THE
HELM
:
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Make sure that the safety lanyard (see Fig. 3.13.1)
is removed from the anchor chain.
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Turn the WINDLASS MAIN rocker switch ON.
