Carver C43 - Additional Anchorage and Anchorage Problems; Stern Anchors; Mooring Lines

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ADDITIONAL ANCHORAGE AND ANCHORAGE PROBLEMS
If intending to stay at anchor overnight or if anchored close to another structure, consider dropping another anchor from
the stern. Additional anchorage prevents the yacht from swinging around if the wind or current shifts.
Paying out about 3 ft (1 m) of line and maneuvering around the anchor may be necessary if the anchor is stuck when
weighing in. Keep the line tight until the correct angle is found in order to pull the anchor loose.
If a swell occurs, hold the anchor chain in a vertical position and let a wave trough lift the bow.
Consider dropping another anchor from the stern if planning to stay at anchor overnight or if anchored close to another
structure. Dropping a second anchor prevents the yacht from swinging around if the wind or current shifts.
Anchoring may be required in strong wind. If the spare anchor is dropped, make sure the two anchors are laid out at an
angle. A trough may set for the second anchor if both anchors are set in-line and one of them drags.
STERN ANCHORS
It may be necessary to use both bow and stern anchors at the same time during anchorages. To drop both anchors:
1. Drop the bow anchor.
2. Pay out extra anchor line (15-18 times the depth).
3. Drop the stern anchor and adjust the length of line paid out on both anchors as necessary.
MOORING LINES
Become familiarized with mooring line terminology and mooring line use. Obtain training on mooring if necessary. Learn
how and when to tie the various knots used in seamanship. Yachts that are not moored correctly can suffer and cause
serious damage. The following information serves only as a guide to mooring the yacht.
The following mooring illustration demonstrates possible mooring lines for a small vessel. The lines include:
• LEFT (Example 1) docking illustration shows how to tie up when docking in an alongside berth.
• RIGHT (Example 2) docking illustration is used when tying up at four corners of the yacht.
The two spring lines are crossed and running to separate deck cleats. If possible, run the stern line to the offshore quarter
cleat. Spring lines are useful in preventing undesired movement ahead or astern in a berth; they also keep a moored
vessel in position when there is a signicant rise or fall in tide.