Boston Whaler 150 Montauk, Руководство пользователя

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3-9
150 Montauk
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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Bow Height
Water Depth
Rode
Proper Anchoring
Fig. 3. 9 .1
Rode length = (bow water depth) X Scope
• Be sure there is adequate rode.
• Secure rode to both the anchor and the boat
at bow locker eyelet.
• Stop completely before lowering the anchor.
• Keep feet clear of lines.
To weigh (retrieve) the anchor, start the boat and run
slowly up to the anchor, taking up the rode as you
go. The anchor will usually break out when the rode
becomes vertical. Coil lines to let them dry before
stowing.
Weighing the Anchor
There is no best way to set an anchor. Experiment to
see how it performs. One method is to turn the rode
around a bit or a cleat and slowly pay out as the boat
Setting the Anchor
Lowering The Anchor
backs from the anchor site. When the proper scope
has been reached snub the rode quickly, causing the
anchor to dig in to the sea bottom.
• Reverse the engine slowly to drive the anchor
in and to prevent it from dragging.
• Secure the rode to the bit or cleat to prevent
loss of anchor.
NOTICE
Anchor light must be on when at anchor or
drifting (not under power) at night or in low
visibility.
Be careful that trailing lines do not foul in the
propeller
!
CAUTION
NOTICE
Before using the anchor be sure the anchor
line’s bitter end is secured to the eye in the
bottom of the anchor locker.