Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
5-18 53 COUPE
BE CAREFUL TO KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE WIND-
LASS DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
!
Windlasses are not designed to
hold high loads while a boat is at
anchor. When the windlass is not
in use and the boat is at anchor,
the rope rode must be properly
tied off to the cleat inside the
anchor locker ( Figure 5-10 ) . If
your boat is equipped with the
optional all-chain rode, the rode
must be secured using the pro -
vided snubber—a short length of
nylon line ( Figure 5-11 ).
The anchor must be stowed
and secure when not in use. To
secure the anchor, use the safety cable permanently attached to the boat as a
secondary positive means to hold the anchor in the stowed position.
5.4 AFTER RETURNING TO THE DOCK
In order to maintain the finish and function of your boat, thoroughly wash it with
boat soap and fresh water when you have returned to the dock. After washing,
in order to reduce spotting and optimize your boat’s appearance, dry all surfaces
with a dry soft towel or chamois. See chapter 7 for cleaning instructions.
Before leaving your boat:
1. Check the bilge pumps and surrounding areas for debris that could clog
the pumps.
2. Visually inspect the gray water macerator boxes (shower sump boxes) and
look for debris that could clog the pumps.
Figure 5-11: Snubber provided with
optional all-chain rode