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The anchor rope locker is concealed in a recess
below a hatch in the deck. A gas charged spring
supports the hatch in the open position. A ush,
twist lock latch secures the hatch in the closed
position. The latch handle stores ush in the latch
in the open or latched position. There is a large
red dot in the handle that indicates that the latch
is in the open position and the hatch is not secure.
Always make sure that the hatch is closed with
the latch in the secured position before operating
the boat above idle speed.
The locker and anchor line is accessed through an
opening on the starboard side of the compartment.
The anchor line is always stored in the rope locker
and there is an eye tting to secure the bitter end
of the anchor line. A notch in the hatch allows it to
be closed when the line is routed out of the locker
and secured to a bow cleat. To avoid damage to
the anchor line, make sure the line is aligned with
the notch before closing the hatch.
The rope locker is designed for the anchor line and
not for storing anchors or additional anchor lines.
Do not store anchors or any heavy objects in the
locker. Anchors and weights for oating markers
will bounce and damage the hull or rope locker
if they are stored there. They will also interfere
with deploying the anchor line or the operation of
the windlass. Always store and secure additional
anchors and weights in a storage compartment in
the cockpit, as far aft as possible.
The rope 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.
Periodically remove the anchor line, rinse it with
fresh water and allow it to dry in the sun. Clean-
ing the anchor line regularly will reduce odors in
the rope 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. For proper
windlass operation, it is important to replace the
anchor line with a new line of the type recom-
mended or supplied by the windlass manufacturer.
Rope Locker Latch Secured - Red Dot Not Showing
Rope Locker Latch Open - Red Dot Showing
Anchor Rope Locker Hatch
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