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Anchoring operation
− check that on the battery disconnector panel the engines batteries
breaker is on;
− turn on the switchboard windlass breaker on 24 V flybridge user
panel;
− before operating the windlass with the electric control, check that the
wildcat clutch is properly engaged;
− let the yacht move backward slowly; if necessary, use the engines;
− lower the anchor until just below the waterline, and hold;
− lower the anchor until it reaches the sea bottom;
− once the anchor is engaged, leave the stopper and the brake on.
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CAUTION
The anchoring area is a circle with the center at the anchoring point and
a radius equal to the chain length plus the yacht length.
The entire anchoring area must be free, in case of sudden variations of
wind and/or current direction, especially in case of night anchoring.
At night, before dropping the anchor, check that the white anchor light
works.
Before dropping the anchor, check the nautical charts: anchoring is
prohibited in certain areas; in algae-covered sea bottom, anchoring is
unsafe and harmful to the environment; on rocky sea bottom, the anchor
may get fouled or lost.
Anchor the yacht with the engines running, both for safety reasons and
to compensate the electrical consumption of the winch.
Check the anchoring point frequently.
The distance from obstacles or from other yachts must be greater than
the length of the chain lowered and the all round length of the yacht.
During anchor riding it is advisable to leave the winch powered.
Do not reverse the winch rotation suddenly.
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CAUTION
The anchor chain is fastened to the yacht by means of a line and a hook
system. If it is not possible to remove the anchor from the sea bed this
system will make it possible to resume navigation.
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WARNING
Operate the anchor winch with the engines running, in order to provide
the high current required and reduce the stress by slowly moving the
vessel toward the anchor.
NOTICES
To use the anchor, remove the stopper from the chain. Attach the
stopper to the chain when the anchor is set (if using a chain rode).
Attach the stopper to the chain after the anchor is on deck.
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