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ANCHORING
The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a 45lb. CQR anchor and is attached to 250 ft. chain passed
through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER the locker can be accessed through the bow deck
hatch. Use the forward foot pedals at the bow to operate windlass.
Let out sufficient ANCHOR RODE before setting the anchor. Colored markers are placed every ---
feet on the chain, indicating the amount of rode. 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 dependent upon conditions.
THE WINDLASS BREAKER IS
LOCATED ON THE BATTERY
SLECTOR PANEL.
Coordinate the maneuver with the
helmsperson to remain steady above the
anchor as it is raised. As the anchor rises,
be careful not to allow it to swing against the
hull. Wash it down if you have a wash down
pump before it goes into anchor locker.
Before raising the anchor, start the engines. As the boat moves toward the anchor, press the ‘up’
control to take up slack line, rather than pulling tight line. Give the
windlass short rests as you are pulling it up. The windlass uses a large
amount of electrical power; so ALWAYS operate the windlass with the
engines running
.
Place yourself in position to guide the anchor onto the
roller,
A SPARE 45lb. CQR ANCHOR is normally stowed with the working
anchor. The, 250 ft., SPARE ANCHOR RODE is attached to the
anchor.
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 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
Windlass breaker
Windlass controls
