Technical information

ANCHORING

The weight of your anchor and diameter of anchor line should be governed

by the size and weight of your boat. Get advice from your dealer or

knowledgeable boat owners.

Anchoring and anchoring tips:

1. Keep anchor and line secured to deck mount or below deck to prevent

damage from sudden shifting.

2. Before using, make sure the anchor line is secured to the boat -to a bow

eye, cleat or Samson post forward, never to a light fixture, rail or railing

stanchion.

3. When dropping anchor, make sure your feet do not become entangled in

the line.

4. Make sure the anchor is holding. If you think it's plowing or dragging

across the bottom, take a sighting on several landmarks to make sure before

you start all over.

5. Release the anchor by driving the boat slowly to the point where the

anchor line becomes vertical. It should release once you pass that point.

6. Two or more anchors should be used if you're anchoring overnight or for

extended periods of time. Select a spot that is protected from the weather.

Make sure there is sufficient room for your boat to swing in a full circle to

prevent damage in case of wind shift.

7. Make sure you have enough anchor line for the water you're in. The line

should be 7 times as long as the water is deep under normal conditions, and

10 times the water depth in a storm.

Docking

If you keep your boat docked for extended periods of time, make sure

bumpers or fenders are properly placed to prevent damage to the hull. Al-

lowance should be made for waves and tide fluctuations. A cockpit cover

will protect the interior of your boat from rain and dust.

PULLING AWAY FROM THE DOCK

With a smaller boat, the easiest way to get away from the dock is to push

off with your hands or a short pole. Otherwise, operate your boat at slow

speeds and proceed with caution. The engine operates from the stern. By

turning the steering wheel right, the stern will move to the left. Turn the

wheel left, the stern will swing right. To the inexperienced driver, this will be

a surprising, new experience. If you want to back up your boat, turn the

wheel right and the stern will swing right.

REMEMBER: OPERATE AT SLOW SPEEDS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS.

Never dive from the roof of your boat. Impact with objects underwater can

cause injury or death.