11
Exterior Equipment
EdgeWater 200CC / DC
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11.1 Anchor Locker
The anchor locker on your new EdgeWater 200CC / DC has been designed for a danforth style 13 S
anchor. Your anchor line should have a shackle attached to the free end which is then attached to the
eye in the anchor locker.
Remember, your anchor line should be a minimum of 7 times the depth in which you rou-
tinely operate.
Your EdgeWater 200CC / DC should have a minimum of 150 to 200 feet of ½” three strand
nylon line. If you routinely venture offshore, remember the 7 times depth rule. This may
sound like a lot but if your engine fails in 100 feet of water, maintaining your position will be
very important to being recovered.
11.2 Swim Platform
(optional)
If your EdgeWater 200CC / DC is equipped with the optional swim platform,
there are several important things to remember for safe use and operation of
this useful option.
•
Always shut down the engine if persons will be using the platform. Do not
just settle for the engine being in neutral.
•
Make sure the folding ladder portion has been properly stowed before
getting underway.
11.3 Trim Tabs (optional)
The optional trim tabs on the EdgeWater 200CC / DC can assist the captain
in maintaining trim and level running attitude. When used in conjunction with
the engine trim, a great deal of flexibility is available to the operator. On the
EdgeWater hull, the tabs are most useful to affect lateral trim. The best
results for lateral trim are usually achieved by using only one tab. For example,
if the boat is loaded heavier to the port side, lowering the port side trim tab
will elevate that side and assist the boat in running trim and level. This is
important for seaworthiness and fuel consumption. A hull is usually more
efficient when running level and with the bow at roughly 3 to 5 degrees
above level. Tabs can also be useful when running in a heavy wind, which is
blowing from the side. If the boat tends to turn into the side blowing wind,
elevating the tab on the windward side will elevate that side and assist the
boat in running level.
