Owner`s manual

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Section 7 Exterior Equipment
C 250
Anchor/Rope Locker
The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat
and accessed through a hatch in the deck. A
Danforth® style anchor can be stored in the
locker.
The anchor locker is drained by a thru-hull
fitting near the bottom of the locker. It is very
important to check the drain frequently to
make sure it is clean and free flowing.
Windlass (Optional)
The windlass is located under the forward
deck hatch above the rope locker. The
anchor line is stored in the rope locker and
routed out through the windlass to the
anchor chain.
The anchor is lowered by releasing the
anchor from the cleat or chain binder on the
pulpit and activating the “Deploy” switch at
the helm. After the anchor is set, the wind-
lass must not be left to take the entire force
from the anchor line. The line should be
made fast to the anchor line cleat to relieve
the load on the windlass.
Anchor Line Secured to Cleat
The anchor is hauled in by releasing the line
from the bow cleat and activating the
“Retrieve” switch at the helm. Once the
anchor is retrieved, independently secure
the anchor to the chain binder or a cleat to
prevent it from being accidentally released.
This is especially important while the boat is
under way.
Boats at anchor in a high swell will snub on
the anchor line. This can cause slippage or
apply excessive loads to the windlass.
The windlass should not be used as a winch
to move the boat over the anchor. The boat
should be moved under its own power to the
anchor and to break the anchor loose.
Refer to the windlass owner's manual for
use of the windlass.
! CAUTION
The anchor must be positioned so it
does not rest against the hull sides
and be properly secured at all times
when it is stored in the anchor locker.
A loose anchor in the anchor locker
will bounce and can damage the boat.
Damage resulting from the anchor
bouncing in the anchor locker is not
covered by the pursuit warranty.
! CAUTION
Do not use a windlass as a sole
means of securing an anchor in the
bow pulpit. Always secure the anchor
line to a cleat or chain binder before
operating your boat.