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Exterior Equipment
11.2 Anchor & Rope Locker
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 rope 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 clos-
ing 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 optional windlass. Always store and secure
additional anchors and weights in a storage com-
partment 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 from the rope
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning 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. If
your boat is equipped with the windlass option, it
is important to replace the anchor line with a new
line of the type recommended 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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