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9.  

Anchoring & the windlass 

 

Setting your anchor: 

 
Preparation: 

 

Establish  a  nonverbal  communication  system  between  helms-person  and  windlass 

operator, as with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult. 

 

 

Shorten the painter so that it cannot go under the yacht and wrap around the prop.

 

 

Location:

 

 

Choose a clear area to anchor in and you can see the bottom. A white bottom is sand and 

perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be grass, rock or coral. 

Only anchor in 

sand

.  Maximum  depth  would  be  1/5

th

  of  your  anchor  rode.  Remember  the  depth  is  set 

from the bottom of your keel so keel draft should be added to the reading of your depth 
gauge. 

 

Anchoring  on  a  lee  shore  is  not  recommended  and  would  recommend  using  both  your 

primary and secondary anchor if you choose to anchor off a lee shore. (see below) 
 

Action: 

 

Always have your engine revs increased to @ 1400 rpms before windlass operator touches 

the windlass remote. The windlass needs optimum energy to operate correctly.   

 

Minimum scope is 5:1.  In heavy weather you may want to increase that, always ensuring 
your swing area is clear of any obstacles. 

 

Use the elements; approach from downwind or current, whichever prevails. 

 

Have  the  anchor  ready  to  deploy.  This may  require  you  to  slack  the  chain  and  manually 

push the anchor slightly over board so that it will go deploy when you press down on the 

remote. 

 

Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor to the sea floor. 

The  elements  will  push  you  back  and  away  from  the  anchor.  Keep  deploying  chain  until 
you have acquired the correct scope. Attach the snubbing line.

  

 

Always attach the snubbing line before setting the anchor with the engine and whilst you 

are anchored. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you attach 
the  snubber  every  time  you  set  the  anchor.

 

Attach  the  hook  around  the  chain  link  (the 

hook  is  too  big  to  go  through  the  link)  and  cleat  off  the  bitter  end  of  the  line  to  a  bow 
cleat.  Pay out enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.

   

 

If  the  hook  falls  of  the  chain  it  means  that  there  is  not  enough  tension  on  the  line.  You 
may need to hold slight tension on the snubbing line as you deploy more chain until the 

snubber takes the load of the anchorage. Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm 

to really drive your anchor into the sand. Take transits as you set the anchor so that you 
know that the anchor is not dragging. 

 

It is always advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and not 
just lying on its side or hooked on a rock. 

 

Retrieving Primary Anchor: 

 

 

Never use the windlass to pull the yacht to the anchor. The windlass operator should point 
in  the  direction  of  the  anchor  chain  so  that  the  helmsman  can  move  slowly  in  that 

direction.  As  soon  as  there  is  some  slack  on  the  anchor  chain  the  bowman  tells  the 

helmsman to put the engine in neutral and then increase RPMs. Bowman then retrieves all 
the  slack  chain.  When  the  chain  becomes  taut  then  you  repeat  the  process  from  the 

beginning.  Ensure the anchor does not swing into the bow of the yacht. 

 

Summary of Contents for Bavaria 32 2012

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Bavaria 32 2012...

Page 2: ...is manual and don t hesitate to ask any of our professional friendly staff if you have any questions All the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards so that you may enjoy a...

Page 3: ...atteries Battery Switches 7 Instruments 8 VHF Radio 9 Anchoring the Windlass and Picking Up a Mooring 10 In Mast Furling Mainsail 11 Fresh Water System 12 Showers 13 Heads 14 Refrigeration 15 Propane...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...r 40 gallons Engine 29 hp Volvo Penta D1 30 Location of Fresh water refill bow Diesel refill starboard aft cockpit Manual bilge pump in cockpit Propane tank port aft cockpit locker Windlass breaker be...

Page 6: ...l Top row functions from left to right Compass light Navigation Instruments Autopilot Stereo System Windlass Primary bilge pump manual override Middle row functions from left to right Fresh Water Pump...

Page 7: ...Your yacht is equipped with a power inverter that enables you to have 110v power while away from the dock See section 3 Inverter for details main breaker always leave on 110v breakers ensure these are...

Page 8: ...nnected to shower power The inverter is located underneath the chart table and is turned on by a red switch on its face The two 110V sockets on the face of the inverter then become live To avoid addit...

Page 9: ...To the rear of the engine is the sea water strainer Do not open this To the front right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir The coolant level should be between the maximum and minimum lines...

Page 10: ...ne has stopped An alarm will sound after you stop the engine alerting you that the ignition is still on and that you will drain your starter battery if you do not shut it off Press the ignition button...

Page 11: ...ing at 1400 rpms or more whether sitting at a mooring or motoring to a destination Check the battery levels and make note of them before turning on the engine Run the engine at 1400 rpms or more for a...

Page 12: ...hip s compass located at the helm Use the up and down arrows on the GMI 20 to go through pages of information such as wind speed and direction depth and heading sunrise sunset temperature and barometr...

Page 13: ...king channel after the contact is established Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations this channel is for hailing and distress only Channels to use 16 Hailing and Distress 74 Contact Horizon Yacht...

Page 14: ...mergency PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO Pronounced med ick oh This is an International Urgency Signal that should be used when medical advice is needed Safety SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE...

Page 15: ...the anchor to the sea floor The elements will push you back and away from the anchor Keep deploying chain until you have acquired the correct scope Attach the snubbing line Always attach the snubbing...

Page 16: ...the slack out of the 2nd rode and tie off Now engage reverse to 1500 RPMs as before There is a high amperage fuse that will blow if the windlass gets overloaded The fuse is located behind the 12V pan...

Page 17: ...ecent then the entire chain will deploy and deploy rapidly Push the anchor over board with a slight tension on the brake Ease the anchor to the sea floor Deploy enough anchor rode for the depth and co...

Page 18: ...et clutch and ease mainsheet a foot or two 6 Pull on the Outhaul whilst you ease the Main Out line always keeping an eye on the mainsail coming out of the slot in the mast and keeping tension on the M...

Page 19: ...this can be used to furl the sail back in Just move the lever to rachet and use a winch handle to furl the sail Reefing winch lever In the rachet position the sail can only go in the mast not out This...

Page 20: ...in and Main out clutches Keep tension via X2 turns on the winch with the Main out line Pull on the outhaul to unfurl mainsail always keeping an eye on the sail as it unfurls Black marker on boom do no...

Page 21: ...ired sail area is achieved and achieved a good tension on the foot of the main close the Out Haul Main In and Main Out clutches Clear the winches needed for mainsheets etc and go have fun If reefing i...

Page 22: ...l in and out line breaks while the sail is out 1 Move the lever on the reefing winch to rachet 2 Using a winch handle in mast winch Note this is a one speed winch In the ratchet position it will only...

Page 23: ...attached either on the port or starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind Remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy Next attach a second bac...

Page 24: ...e faucet will start to cough air As soon as you notice this or hear the pump running continuously immediately switch off the pump to prevent the pump from drawing more air into the system or the pump...

Page 25: ...er and hold the button until the water is gone Transom Shower The valve below the retractable shower head has two functions 1 By turning the knob clockwise and counterclockwise you can adjust the temp...

Page 26: ...before returning the vessel and please flush through to minimize residual odors Move lever to wet bowl to flush the pan and pipes 20 25 pulls will keep your heads smelling fresh Move lever back to dr...

Page 27: ...to the apex beside the dial 5 6 usually works the best without the risk of freezing anything However if 7 is not cold enough you may augment the system with a bag of ice Also the fuller you keep the...

Page 28: ...flame in the funnel at the bottom center of the oven or if this fails carefully reach in and light either side of the burner Burner knobs from left to right left burner right burner oven If you canno...

Page 29: ...off at the side of the yacht not off the stern Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ wh...

Page 30: ...ly of oxygen air Open fire Pull out the yellow safety tab Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press down on the red button to discharge contents Generously cover the base of the fire an...

Page 31: ...rs go to the head unit located in the salon on the starboard side behind the fridge pictured at right and press the top left button to turn it on Then set the temperature using the blue and red down a...

Page 32: ...release to display the temperature setting Press and hold the Up button to increase the temperature Set point increases one degree each time the button is pressed Down button Press and release to disp...

Page 33: ...switch the secondary bilge pump on at the instrument panel F5 and associated grey handle in Bilge position as described earlier Water and air will be exhausted into the bilge Once the air has been ex...

Page 34: ...3 or more hrs use the choke Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle Do not twist the throttle trying to prime the engine You will only flood it Face the engine and pull the start cord...

Page 35: ...t lever Kill cord Throttle handle Pull cord Choke Lever to lower and raise the outboard Fuel vent make sure this is always slightly open when using the dinghy Fuel line connection make sure this is se...

Page 36: ...ain closed After you are securely anchored or moored feel free to deploy the transom for a swim platform or easy access to your dinghy though be careful not to let the dinghy hull ride up on the platf...

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