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WARNING
CAUTION
The anchor locker is drained by a thru-hull fitting
in the hull side near the bottom of the locker. It
is very important to check the drain frequently to
make sure it is clean and free flowing.
THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES NOT REST
DIRECTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE LOCKER AND BE
PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS STORED IN
THE ANCHOR LOCKER. A LOOSE ANCHOR IN THE ANCHOR
LOCKER WILL BOUNCE AND CAN DAMAGE THE BOAT. DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM THE ANCHOR BOUNCING IN THE ANCHOR
LOCKER IS NOT COVERED BY THE SCOUT WARRANTY.
Bow Pulpit and Roller (Optional)
The optional bow pulpit is mounted to the hull and
is equipped with a roller assembly that allows the
anchor to be operated and stored at the pulpit.
The pulpit roller is designed for a Danforth® style
anchor. The anchor line is stored in the rope locker
and routed out the hatch or optional windlass,
through the roller and connected to the anchor
chain. A cleat or chain binder is provided on the
deck near the pulpit to secure the anchor. Always
make sure the anchor is properly secured when it
is in the stored position on the pulpit.
Windlass (Optional)
The optional windlass is mounted to the anchor
locker hatch near the rear of the pulpit above the
rope locker. When the windlass is installed, the
anchor locker deck hatch is reinforced and bolted
to the deck to provide additional support to handle
the load of the windlass. The locker is accessed
through the hatch in the bulkhead forward of the
V-berth in the cabin. The bolts securing the an-
chor locker hatch can be removed and the hatch
opened to service the windlass. The anchor is
stored on the pulpit and is raised or lowered by
the windlass. The anchor line is stored in the rope
locker and routed out through the windlass to the
anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor
from the cleat or chain binder on the pulpit and
operating a “DOWN” control at the helm. After the
anchor is set, the windlass must not be left to take
the entire force from the anchor line. Boats lying
to their anchor in a high swell or heavy weather
conditions will snub on the line. This can cause
slippage or apply excessive loads to the windlass.
The line should be made fast to a bow cleat to
relieve the load on the windlass.
Bow Pulpit, Chain Binder and Windlass
Windlass
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line from
the bow cleat and operating the “UP” control at
the helm. Once the anchor is retrieved, inde-
pendently secure the anchor to the chain binder
or a cleat to prevent it from being accidentally
released. This is especially important while the
boat is under way.
A WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT
WITH YOUR BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS,
HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS
AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.