Carver Yachts C34 Coupe 2018, Руководство пользователя

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING AND MANEUVERING
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Check headway by shifting the engines to neutral and
coming to a complete stop over a long distance, or
by reversing the engines and stopping within a shorter
distance.
Anchoring
The anchor’s holding power depends on the anchor’s
weight and the anchor line length. The most effective
anchor line length is six to seven times the depth of the
water. For example, if the water is 10 ft (3 m) deep, the
anchor line length should be 60-70 ft (18-21 m).
LINE 6 TO 7 TIMES
DEPTH OF WATER
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Figure 8-6
DROPPING THE ANCHOR
1 ]
Approach the selected anchor site from downwind.
2 ]
Come to a complete stop over the desired anchor
drop spot. The anchor can be lowered from either
the helm or from the bow with foot switches. To
activate the foot switch at the bow, simply lift the
cover.
3 ]
Reverse the engines and slowly move the yacht
backward to pay out more anchor line when the
anchor hits bottom. The anchor flukes will dig in
when the anchor is appropriately set.
4 ] Check for anchor drag immediately after anchoring.
Observe the shoreline landmarks.
5 ]
Observe the landmarks again after 30 minutes.
6 ] Reset the anchor if the points of reference have
changed.
WEIGHING IN
When weighing (pulling in) the anchor:
1 ] Weigh in the rope until vertical.
2 ] When the rope is taut, give a hard tug to pull the
anchor’s shank up.
a ]
If the anchor is stuck, wrap some of the rope
around a bow cleat and keep tension on the
rode. The yacht’s momentum may free the
anchor.
b ] If there is a swell, wind the rope around a bow
cleat when the bow drops into a wave trough.
As the bow lifts, it may free the anchor.
c ] If neither 2a nor 2b methods works:
i. Pay out about 3 ft (1 m) of rope.
ii. Secure the rope around the bow cleat, and
maneuver around the anchor.
iii. Keep the rope tight until the proper angle is
found to pull the anchor loose.
3 ] Stow and secure the anchor and line before
departing.
ELECTRIC WINDLASS
An optional electric windlass simplifies the previously
mentioned procedures. Follow the previously mentioned
procedures, and use the windlass control at the helm
to drop anchor. To relieve strain on the windlass, a hook
called the devil’s claws engages the chain when the
anchor is down.
TIP
Always tie off the anchor rope to the anchoring cleat to
avoid potentially damaging stress on the windlass.
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