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Exterior Equipment
10.2 Anchor & Rope Locker
The anchor/rope locker is in the bow of the boat
and accessed through a hatch in the deck. A
ush, “push to close” latch secures the hatch in
the closed position. Always make sure the hatch
is closed and latched before operating the boat
above idle speed.
The anchor line is always stored in the locker. If
the anchor is stored in the anchor locker, it must be
properly secured to prevent it from bouncing in the
locker and causing damage to the hull or anchor
locker. The anchor locker has a cradle designed to
secure a uke style anchor.
The locker is designed for only one uke style anchor
that is properly secured in the cradle. Do not store
additional anchors or any heavy object in the anchor
locker. Heavy objects like weights for oating mark-
ers will bounce and damage the hull or rope locker if
they are stored in the anchor locker. Always store and
secure additional anchors and weights in a storage
compartment in the cockpit, as far aft as possible.
The anchor locker is drained by thru-hull ttings
in the hull sides near the bottom of the locker. It
is very important to check the drains frequently to
make sure they are clean and free owing.
THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES NOT REST
DIRECTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE LOCKER 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 MONTEREY
WARRANTY.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the locker,
rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry in the
sun. Cleaning the line regularly will reduce odors in
the anchor locker and increase the life of the line.
The line should also be inspected for abrasions or
signs of deterioration. Replace the line if it shows
any sign of damage or deterioration.
Anchor & Rope Locker Hatch
Fluke Style Anchor In Cradle
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