Tiara Yachts Tiara 43, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
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Any person who violates the above requirements is liable for a civil penalty of
up to $25,000, a fine of up to $50,000 and imprisonment for up to five years for
each violation. Regional, state and local restrictions on garbage discharges also
may apply. Consult the literature published by the United States Coast Guard,
or understand the regulations mandated by the official maritime agency in the
region you are boating within.
5.3.2 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 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 can be found by referring to Chapman Piloting: Seamanship & Boat
Handling, or through a ‘boating safety’ course.
A helm switch labeled “Windlass” activates the foredeck anchor windlass to either
raise or lower the anchor. Switches for the raising and lowering of the anchor line
via the anchor windlass are located on the foredeck. To operate the windlass with
the helm or the foredeck switches the windlass breaker on the D.C. System panel
(located on the aft dinette bulkhead) must be ON. Please refer to the informa-
tion provided by the windlass manufacturer in the owner’s packet. For operating
instructions, refer to the windlass manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
To secure the anchor into the bow roller while underway, a rope lanyard with an
“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
WARNING
!
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.