H. Voluntary Inspections
or by using the windlass if applicable.
State boating officials in many states or the US Coast
Guard Auxiliaries offer courtesy inspections to check
out your craft. They will check for compliance with
safety standards and required safety equipment. You
may voluntarily consent to one of these inspections,
and you are allowed to make corrections without
prosecution. Check with the appropriate state agency
or the Coast Guard Auxiliary for details.
Maneuver the boat slowly backwards until length of
anchor line is 6 or 7 times the depth of the water.
Fasten the anchor line around the bow eye or deck
cleat. Anchor flukes should dig in and catch. Watch for
anchor 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 refer-
ence marks, the anchor is dragging and must be
reset.
I.
Safe Boating Courses
The local US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the US
Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating
classes several times a year. You may contact the
Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) for
a course scheduled in your area. Also contact the US
Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Flotilla for
the time and place of their next scheduled class.
To weigh anchor:
Start the engine running before pulling in anchor.
Slowly maneuver the boat forward to reduce ten-
sion on the line and make retrieval of the anchor line
easier.
Raise the anchor manually or by using the windlass
if applicable. Make sure the chain stop is engaged
if windlass is used. Properly stow anchor and
anchor line.
J.
Anchoring
The weight of the anchor and diameter of anchor line
should be governed by the size and weight of your
boat. Keep anchor secure while underway to prevent
damage or injury due to sudden shifting in the boat’s
attitude.
Always be sure to raise and secure the anchor
prior to operating your boat. Failure to raise
and secure anchor before getting underway
could result in severe injury or damage to boat
from rebounding anchor.
Use two or more anchors if anchoring overnight or for
extended periods. If not using two anchors, make cer-
tain there is sufficient clearance for your boat to swing
in a full circle to prevent damage in case of shifting
winds.
Make certain you have enough anchor line (or scope)
for the depth of water. Your anchor line should be 6 to
Always utilize the chain stop provided with the
windlass/bow roller combination. The chain
stop prevents the anchor from accidently
releasing while the boat is moving thus pre-
venting damage to the boat or possible injury or
death to individual(s) aboard the boat.
7
times the depth of water anchored in. For example,
if you are in 20 feet of water, use 120 to 140 feet of
anchor line.
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.
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.
To drop anchor:
Approach your selected anchoring site from down-
wind and come to a dead stop over the spot where
you want to drop anchor. Lower the anchor manually
Anchors are available in different shapes, sizes and
weights to fit different boats, uses, and conditions.
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page 35
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