M - 6 BOW ROLLER
Secure anchor line to bow eye or deck cleat.
Never tie anchor line to a rail, rail fitting or other
hardware not designed to support this stress.
The bow roller assembly is standard equipment on se-
lect Horizon™ models only. The bow roller extends be-
yond the bow and is integrated with the anchor chute.
The function of the bow roller is toalloweasier retrievalof
the anchor. It also protects the hull/deck from surface
abrasions or gouges while either anchored or when re-
To drop anchor:
Approach your selected anchoring site from downwind trieving the anchor. Refer to Figure M9. Refer to
and come to a dead stop over the spot where you want manufacturer’s literature for operation, care and mainte-
to drop anchor. Lower the anchor.
nance included in the owner’s packet.
Maneuver the boat slowly backwards until length of an-
chor line is 6 or 7 times the depth of the water.
To prevent a possible man overboard situation,
NEVER stand on, or try to utilize the bow plat-
form area inanywaywhiletheboatisunderway.
Fasten the anchor line around the bow eye or deck cleat.
Anchor flukes should dig in and catch. Watch for an-
chor drag by checking shoreline landmarks at the time
the anchor is dropped and one-half hour later. If the boat
has drifted away from these reference marks, the an-
chor is dragging and must be reset.
To weigh anchor:
Start the engine running before pulling in anchor.
Slowly maneuver the boat forward to reduce tension on
the line and make retrieval of the anchor line easier.
Raise and secure the anchor.
Always be sure to raise and secure the an-
chor prior to operating your boat. Failure to
raise and secure anchor before getting under-
way could result in severe injury or damage to
boat from rebounding anchor.
Figure M9: Bow Roller
M - 7 WINDLASS OPTION - (Specific Models Only)
The windlass is optional on certain Horizon™ models.
A windlass is an electrically controlled winch mechanism
utilized in conjunction with the bow roller for the retrieval
of the anchor. The mechanical winch portion is mounted
inside the anchor locker. The windlass can be controlled
by either a set of switches mounted on the helm con-
sole or by the foot pedals at the anchor locker. See
Figure M10. The windlass option also comes with a
rope, chain, and anchor. Refer to the manufacturer’s
literature included in the owner’s packet for operating
instructions. Please contact your Four Winns dealer
for more information.
If the anchor becomes stuck, attach the vertical line to
the mooring cleat. Wave action on the bow may lift flukes
from the bottom and free the anchor. If the anchor is still
stuck, feed out a few feet of line and attach it to the bow
cleat. Maneuver the boat around the anchor, keeping
the line firm. Determine the angle that will work to pull
the anchor free.
Anchors are usually a dealer installed option. Please
checkwithyourFourWinnsdealerforrecommendations.
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
Section M
Page5
| Categories | Four Winns Freedom Manuals, Four Winns Horizon Manuals, Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Four Winns Freedom 170, Four Winns Freedom 180, Four Winns Horizon 170, Four Winns Horizon 180, Four Winns Horizon 190, Four Winns Horizon 200, Four Winns Horizon 210, Four Winns Horizon 230, Four Winns Horizon 250, Four Winns Horizon 280 |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Boats and Cruisers, Four Winns. For support contact your dealer at http://www.fourwinns.com/locate-dealer.aspx |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(1 votes, average: 2 out of 2)
Marine readers have rated 2003-2005 Four Winns Horizon 170 180 190 200 210 230 250 280 Freedom 170 180 Owners Manual 2.0 out of 2.0 based on 1 product reviews.