Owner`s manual

RUNNING
10-3
ANCHORING
Always anchor from the bow.
Anchoring only from the stern
will make the boat unsteady. A
strong current can pull a stern-
anchored boat underwater.
Select an anchor appropriate
for your boat and water
conditions. A “Danforth” (or
fluke) type anchor is suitable for
most applications; your dealer
can help you choose an anchor.
1. Make sure the anchor line
is securely tied to the
anchor and to the bow eye.
2. Move the boat to the spot
where you want to lower the anchor, heading the
boat into the wind or current. Stop the boat, then
lower the anchor until it hits bottom.
3. While keeping tension on the line, slowly back up
the boat until you have let out line that is 4 to 6
times the depth of the water. For example, if you
are anchoring in 10 ft (3 m) of water, let out 40 to
60 ft (12 to 18 m) of line. Secure the line.
4. Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is holding.
Also, periodically check your boat’s position
against the shoreline to make sure it is not drifting
and dragging the anchor. Reset it if necessary.
5. To pull in (“weigh”) the anchor, start the engine and
move forward, keeping tension on the line as you
pull it in. When the anchor line is straight up and
down, pull hard to lift the anchor from the bottom
material.
6. If the anchor is stuck on the bottom, try this: Let
out a few feet of anchor line and secure the line to
the boat again. Slowly maneuver the boat around
the anchor until the anchor pulls loose. Keep the
line taut during this procedure.
KC-1571C
Danforth Anchor
Figure 10-2
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