2022 Owner’s Manual Eagle 8 BRIG ltd
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Anchoring is easier with another person on board. First be certain that the line for the anchor is properly attached, to avoid
losing the anchor and anchor line overboard. The end of the anchor line opposite to the anchor is fixed to the boat hull.
The anchor line consists of a stainless steel chain and nylon rope.
Chain will stand up to the abrasion of sand, rock, or
mud on the bottom. Nylon rope will stretch under a heavy strain cushioning the impact of waves or wind on both the boat
and the anchor.
To drop the anchor, select a well protected area, preferably with a flat bottom.
Do not throw the anchor over while the boat is making headway, or moving forward. Slowly drop the anchor over the side
of the boat until it touches the bottom as the boat slowly moves back. Usually the length of anchor line used should be 5
to 10 times the depth of the water.
After you have anchored, check your position with landmarks if possible. You need to continue to monitor these
landmarks to make sure you are not drifting.
Strong point of anchor system is designed for a maximum horizontal load of 26kN.
The breaking strength of anchor line shall in general not exceed 80 % of the breaking strength of the respective strong
point.
"Trefoil" anchor is made from stainless steel and have the reputation of not breaking out with tide or wind changes,
instead slowly turning in the bottom to align with the force. The benefits of that anchor are that it are very effective in
boulder bottoms, perform relatively well with low rode scopes and set fairly reliably.
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