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Operating Your Boat

Cruiser

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• Use fenders to protect your boat from damage.
• When possible, tie up with the bow facing into

the wind or current.

• Never attach a mooring line to a point or part of

your boat that is not designed to withstand the
stress and the weight of the boat.

• Only use the bow eye, stern eyes and other

cleats or attachment points that have been
approved for mooring.

• If you plan on mooring your boat for a long

period of time, use chafing protectors on lines
to protect the boat’s finish.

• Leave some slack in the lines to allow for wave

movement or tidal action if applicable.

Anchors and Anchoring

Anchors are available for various applications and
come in many sizes, types and shapes. Boat
weight and size are primary factors in choosing
an anchor. When selecting an anchor, consult
other qualified boaters or local marine authorities.

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Anchor line (rode) is constructed from various
materials and is available in many diameters and
types. Consult with your local marine supply store
for a recommendation on appropriate lines for
your boat anchor and application. For most
applications, anchor line length should be at least
six to seven times longer than the depth of the
water in which you are anchoring. Always have
plenty of additional anchor line on-board.

WARNING!

ALWAYS anchor from the bow;

NEVER anchor from the stern. A small amount
of current will make a boat unsteady. A strong
current can pull a boat anchored by the stern
under the water and keep it there.

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Helpful guidelines when anchoring:

• Make sure the anchor line is tied to the anchor.

Tie the other end of the line to the forward cleat
or bow eye.

• Head your boat into the wind or current over the

spot where you want to lower the anchor.

• Stop your boat before lowering the anchor.
• Slowly lower the anchor until it hits bottom.
• Allow the boat to back away, keeping tension on

the line.

• Release at least six to seven times as much line

as the depth of the water.

• Secure the anchor line to the bow cleat or eye.
• Firmly pull on the line to make sure the anchor

is holding.

• Occasionally check your position against the

shoreline. If the anchor is dragging and the boat
is drifting, reset the anchor.

Helpful guidelines when weighing (pulling in)
the anchor:

• Start the engine(s).
• If necessary, move forward until enough tension

is off the anchor line to allow for retrieval of the
anchor. Avoid running over the anchor line;
retrieve the line as you approach the anchor.

• Once the anchor line is straight up and down,

lift the anchor from the bottom.

• If the anchor is stuck, attach the anchor line to

the bow cleat so that it is tight. The
up-and-down motion of the bow from wave
action may loosen the anchor from the bottom.
If the anchor remains stuck, let out a few more
feet of line and attach it to the bow cleat. While
keeping tension on the line, slowly maneuver
your boat around the anchor to help loosen it.
Avoid running over the anchor line.

DANFORTH

ANCHOR

KC-0042-A

LINE 6 TO 7 TIMES
DEPTH OF WATER

KC-0041-A