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11. Anchoring & the windlass 

 

Setting your anchor: 
Preparation: 

 

Establish a non verbal communication system from bow to stern, as with 
the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult.  

 

Tie the dinghy painter close to the boat at the bow or amidships to avoid 
wrapping it around the prop. 

Location: 

 

Choose a clear area to anchor in, normally in 12 to 25 feet. A white 
bottom is sand and perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be 
grass, rock or coral. Only anchor in sand

 

Make sure that you are not on a lee shore; i.e. that the land mass is 
protecting you from the elements and that you are not being pushed onto 
the shore.  A lee shore is the most dangerous place to anchor your 
yacht.
 

Action: 

 

Manually lift the anchor over the bow roller and feed the chain so the 
anchor is just above the water surface.   

 

Use the elements; approach from down wind or current, whichever 
prevails. 

 

Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor. 

The elements will push you back and away from the anchor. 

 

Minimum scope is 5:1.  In heavy weather you may want to increase that, 
always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles. 

 

Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook 

into the sand. 

 

Once set, put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle, take 
transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging, it is always 

advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and 
not just lying on its side. 

Attaching the snubbing line: 

 

Once you are happy that the anchor is set you must attach the snubbing 
line.  The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you 
attach the snubber every time you set the anchor. 

 

Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is too big to go though 

the link) and cleat off the bitter end of the line to a bow cleat.  Pay out 
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.   

 

If the hook falls of the chain it means that there is not enough tension on 

the line. In this case re-attach the hook and pay out more chain until the 
line is once again taut. 

Setting a secondary anchor: 
If a second anchor is required, e.g. you are anchoring in a mooring field and 

need to control your swing room, deploy the primary as above and attach the 
secondary at the bow.  Drive the boat forward at a 45 degree angle to the 
primary. Once in line with the primary deploy the secondary and allow the 

elements to push you back.  Increase astern to 1500 rpm to drive in the 
secondary.  Snorkel over the anchor to ensure a good hold. 

Содержание Jeanneau 50DS 2009 'Patriche II'

Страница 1: ...Information operations manual for Jeanneau 50DS 2009 Patriche II...

Страница 2: ...this manual and don t hesitate to ask any of our professional friendly staff if you have any questions All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards so that you may e...

Страница 3: ...res 5 Daily engine checks 6 The generator 7 Air conditioning 8 Instruments 9 VHF radio 10 Batteries 11 Anchoring and using the windlass 12 Picking up a mooring buoy 13 Bilge pumps 14 Fresh water syste...

Страница 4: ...1 stbd aft Diesel refill port aft quarter Manual bilge pump at port lazerette Propane tank at stbd helm Windlass breaker battery breakers electric winch breaker and bow thruster breaker port side of a...

Страница 5: ...pump note that this should always be switched to auto Third column Navigation instruments Deck floodlight Anchor light Steaming navigation lights toggle switch The circular button to the right of the...

Страница 6: ...110 volt systems 110V A C Panel Volt meter First row Water heater Back up charger Second row 110v electrical breakers...

Страница 7: ...Battery switches windlass electric winch and bow thruster breakers and autopilot breaker are located in the port aft cabin beneath the berth...

Страница 8: ...3 Transfer Breaker Generator control Inverter panel Transfer breakers Generator control Battery charger inverter Shore power Generator Inverter 16k Air condition 8k Air condition Air condition pump...

Страница 9: ...ned to neutral the button springs back out so the next time you move the throttle your gears will be engaged To stop the engine Put throttle handle to neutral Press the button labeled stop red arrow P...

Страница 10: ...a green light will appear in the center of the red button The bow thrusters will automatically switch off after 5 minutes To manually turn off the bow thruster off press both buttons at the same time...

Страница 11: ...rks To add oil open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine To the back of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir The coolant level should be between the maximum and minimum lines Check for an...

Страница 12: ...rator power Press the top switch down for 5 seconds Whilst holding the top switch down pinch the bottom switch up Hold them both until the generator starts up and the psi reaches 58 The generator shou...

Страница 13: ...units there are 2 forward cabin and main saloon and aft cabin Each of these units also has an individual control which allows users to alter the settings for the individual units Using the unit contr...

Страница 14: ...the following Raymarine instruments Located at the starboard helm are the following Raymarine instruments Located at the cockpit table is a Raymarine C120 chart plotter Bow thruster ST70 Autopilot ST...

Страница 15: ...it is very important to switch to a working channel after the contact is established Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations this channel is for hailing and distress only Channels to use 16 Haili...

Страница 16: ...mergency PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO Pronounced med ick oh This is an International Urgency Signal that should be used when medical advice is needed Safety SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE...

Страница 17: ...at 1400rpms or more for 1 1 1 2hrs Shut the motor off Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes...

Страница 18: ...verse slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook into the sand Once set put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle take transits around the bay to ensure you are not draggin...

Страница 19: ...pin and push the anchor over the bow keeping hands and feet clear Control the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the windlass with the handle When you have paid out sufficient chain b...

Страница 20: ...ught back to the same cleat Once set your mooring buoy will be attached either on the port or starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind Remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to a...

Страница 21: ...the 12v panel which should be left in the auto position as the pump is operated by a float switch which will automatically operate the pump when there is water in the bilge If the float switch fails...

Страница 22: ...using water If not switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air into the system or the pump overheating and proceed as follows Switch off pump Locate the change over valv...

Страница 23: ...through the lines Make sure that the bowl and the lines are rinsed clean To empty the bowl press the right side of the bottom switch until all the water has disappeared from the bowl and lines Always...

Страница 24: ...he 12v panel The transom shower is located on the transom behind the port helm To operate the transom shower the fresh water pump must be activated on the 12v panel There is also a toggle switch locat...

Страница 25: ...ated in each top loading unit it is a black dial running from 1 7 with 7 being the coolest setting If necessary you can turn the system down or off if you wish If it is not cold enough augment the sys...

Страница 26: ...lenoid off you must manually close off the tank in the cockpit The 12v solenoid system is USCG approved device You do not need to shut any manual valves unless you wish or unless the solenoid stops wo...

Страница 27: ...off at the side of the yacht not off the stern Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ wh...

Страница 28: ...the engine compartment even if you think the fire has been extinguished dying embers can easily be re ignited by a fresh supply of oxygen air Open fire Pull out the yellow safety tab Point the exting...

Страница 29: ...d the safety cord is in place For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle Do not twist the throttle trying to p...

Страница 30: ...Gear Shift Choke Throttle Stop button Lever to lower and raise the outboard Kill Cord Fuel tank Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times Fuel line connection make sure this is securely...

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