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TV/DVD
A TV is above the radio in the galley. The DVD player unit is located beneath the TV. Insert the DVD
and use the select to choose then press play.
ANCHORING
The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a 45lb CQR and is attached to a 300 ft chain passed through the
deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER. The locker can be accessed through the fore berth. If there is an
anchor keeper, release it!
Once the anchor is set on the bottom, install anchor bridle on bow and
slack a belly of chain in the anchor on the windlass side of the bridle. This takes pressure off
the windlass while at anchor.
The WINDLASS POWER SWITCHS are located at the helm and on the foredeck. At the bow, tap
gently on the ‘down’ foot control to lower the anchor. If necessary, guide the anchor over the anchor
roller to prevent binding on the pulpit.
Let out sufficient ANCHOR RODE before setting the anchor. Colored markers are placed every 50 feet
on the chain. If the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope (60 feet for 20 feet of water),
back the anchor in with a short burst from the engine. Then let out additional scope
depending upon
wind and or current conditions.
Before using the windlass, ALWAYS start the engines as
it uses
large amounts of power. Turn ‘on’ the WINDLASS SWITCH and as the boat moves toward the
anchor, press the ‘up’ control to take up slack line. Keep the anchor chain vertical using the engines so
the windlass is not required to pull the boat forward
Give the windlass short rests as you are pulling
it up.
Place yourself in position to guide the anchor onto the roller. As the anchor rises, be careful
NOT
to allow it to swing against the hull.
Reconnect the keeper between the anchor and cleat. Close the plastic covers on the FOOT PEDAL
CONTROLS. Turn ‘off’ the WINDLASS POWER SWITCH. Keep children clear of the windlass at
all times.
Mooring Cans
The State Park Sticker on your vessel allows you to pick up the MOORING CANS in the parks for
free. You only need to register at the kiosk usually located at the heads of the docks. Mooring cans
have a metal triangle at the top upon which is a metal ring. The metal ring is attached to the chain
which secures your boat. IT IS VERY HEAVY. The strongest member of your crew should be picked
for this job.
Come up to the CAN into the wind or current as you would for anchoring. Have crew members on the
bow, one with a boat hook and one with a mooring line secured like a bow line. As you are coming
slowly up to the can have the crew holding the boat hook point at the can with the hook so the skipper
always knows where it is. Hook the can and bring the ring up to the boat to allow the second crew to
thread the ring with the line. Release the hold with the boat hook. If your mooring line is led out the
starboard chock bring the end of the line back through the port side. You will essentially create a bridle
