Scout Boats 350 LXF, Руководство пользователя

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Exterior Equipment
Anchor Rope Locker
The anchor rope locker is in the bow of the boat
below the windlass and accessed through a hatch
forward of the bow seats. The anchor line is
always stored in the locker. The rope 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.
After the anchor is hauled in and secured with the
chain binder, the anchor, anchor line, windlass and
all hardware should be rinsed with fresh water us-
ing the fresh water washdown hose. Rinsing with
fresh water will reduce odors in the rope locker
and reduce corrosion on the hardware, anchor
and windlass. Make sure the Fresh Water switch
in the helm switch panel is on before using the
washdown hose.
The locker is designed for the anchor line and
not for storing anchors or additional anchor lines.
Do not store anchors or any heavy objects in the
anchor locker. Anchors and weights for float -
ing markers will bounce and damage the hull or
anchor locker if they are stored there. They will
also interfere with the operation of the windlass.
Always store and secure additional anchors and
weights in a storage compartment in the cockpit,
as far aft as possible.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly will
reduce odors in the anchor locker and increase
the life of the line.
The line should also be inspected for abrasions
or signs of deterioration. Replace the line if it
shows any sign of damage or deterioration. It is
important to replace the anchor line with a new
line of the type recommended or supplied by the
windlass manufacturer.
Windlass
The windlass is mounted to the deck below a hatch
at the bow. The anchor is stored on the bow roller
and is raised and 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 chain binder and operating a “DOWN”
control at the helm or the foot switch at the bow.
The windlass control switches are activated and
Windlass, Deck Foot Switch, Bow Roller and Chain Binder
Rope Locker
protected by a circuit breaker in the cabin DC
panel. Hinged covers protect the foot switches
from being accidently activated. Make sure to
open the covers to expose the switches when
using the windlass foot switches and close the
covers when done.
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 the cleat
provided to relieve the load on the windlass.