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They stay on all night. ATON lights flash in regular pat- G. Anchoring
terns. For example, they may flash every three sec-
onds, or in groups such as two flashes and a pause. The weight of the anchor and diameter of anchor line
There are a number of flashing patterns, which help should be governed by the size and weight of your boat.
you identify the light at night. To identify a light, note its The 378 Vista™ comes standard with a windlass and a
color and pattern or timing of flashes, and compare it 35-pound Talon Plow XT™ anchor and 200 feet of 5/8”
to your chart to find its location.
rope and chain. Refer to the manufacturer’s literature
included in the owner’s packet.
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
Keep anchor secure while underway to prevent dam-
This section discusses three kinds of markers in this age or injury due to sudden shifting in the boat’s atti-
system: Regulatory, Informational, and Lateral.
tude.
Regulatory markers in this system are either signs or Use two or more anchors if anchoring overnight or for
buoys. Signs are square with orange borders. Regu- extended periods. If not using two anchors, make cer-
latory buoys are white and shaped like cylinders. They tain there is sufficient clearance for your boat to swing
have horizontal orange bands near their tops and just in a full circle to prevent damage in case of shifting
above the water’s surface. An orange circle on a marker
means a controlled area. A message such as ”No
winds.
Wake, Idle Speed, No Skiing, or 5 M.P.H.” may appear Make certain you have enough anchor line (or scope)
on a marker. An orange diamond means danger. If a for the depth of water. Your anchor line should be 6 to 7
diamond has an orange cross inside it, do not enter the times the depth of water anchored in. For example, if
area. The reason you should stay out, such as “Swim you are in 20 feet of water, use 120 to 140 feet of an-
Area” may be printed in black on the marker.
chor line.
Informational Markers are white signs with orange bor-
ders. They give information such as direction, distance,
and location.
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.
Lateral markers in the USWMS system are either num-
bered red or black buoys. Black buoys may have green
reflectors or lights. They are the equivalent of green
buoys in the IALA-B system. Red buoys may have red
reflectors or lights. They are the same as red buoys in
the IALA-B system. Red or black buoys are usually
found in pairs - pass between them.
To drop anchor:
Approach your selected anchoring site from downwind
and come to a dead stop over the spot where you want
to drop anchor. Lower the anchor using the windlass.
Maneuver the boat slowly backwards until length of
anchor line is 6 or 7 times the depth of the water.
E. A Special Sign
In Florida, you may see a special sign: “Caution, Mana-
tee Area”. When you see this sign, slow down to idle
speed. Manatees, an endangered species, are pas-
sive, large, slow-moving mammals. Many Manatees
are seriously injured or killed each year by boat propel-
lers.
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
anchor is dragging and must be reset.
F. Noise
To weigh anchor:
Always be aware of local laws on noise limits. Noise
means engine noise, radio noise or even yelling by
people on your boat. Good seamanship demands that
you operate your boat quietly so as not to infringe on
the rights of others. Do not use thru-hull exhaust un-
less you are well offshore.
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.
378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section C
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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