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GREY LADY OPERATING MANUAL
NW Explorations
another burst or reverse if necessary!) until the desired amount of chain is out. Stop paying out chain. Engage reverse
for two seconds at a time until the chain starts to pull straight off the bow toward the anchor.
A straight chain indicates a
“set” anchor!
NEVER pull on the chain for more than five seconds, and never at any engine RPM other than idle! Putting the boat’s
weight plus its horsepower on the chain forcefully even at idle will bend the anchor and/or damage the mooring gear!
If while checking the set, the chain rumbles and clunks, and seems to release in bursts, it means you’re anchoring on
a rocky bottom and the anchor is not holding. Be patient: it may not set on the first try, and you’ll have to repeat the
process sometimes to get a good “bight” on the bottom.
Anchor Bridle
It is stowed in the lazerette. Use it when anchoring overnight as it accomplishes three goals.
1. It takes the strain off of the anchor windlass, pulpit and pulpit pulley.
2. Reduces “chain noise transmitted to the master stateroom through the hull.
3. It allows the anchor rode to have a lower angle relative to the sea bottom. Thus increasing the anchors holding
power. If unfamiliar how to use the anchor bridal, ask your checkout skipper.
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larm Warning and Windshield Wiper Control Panel
The alarm lights will also come on whenever a bilge pump runs.
In the center of the panel are the windshield wiper switches. The three
wiper switches control the individual wipers:
Push “wash” to apply window cleaner to the windows,
44 lbs..Rocna anchor
Foot pedals at the bow for up & down
Salt water wash-down on starboard side
Switch panel at the right side of the helm
