Yacht Manual DEHLER 32
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7.1. Leak stoppers
In the event of a seacock or hull opening being damaged your Dehler 32 is equipped with
several leak stoppers made of soft wood, the diameters of which fit the different sizes of hull
opening so that each opening can be blocked.
Important
Close the ball valves, when you leave the boat. Ball valves in enclosed spaces (for example
toilet areas) should only be opened for use
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Note
With ball cocks you can easily see if they are closed or open:
CLOSED: lever is transverse to the hose or pipe
OPEN. the lever is perpendicular to the hose or pipe
8. Anchoring, towing and mooring systems
8.1 Anchor
A 10 kg galvanized Delta anchor (considered to be an anchor with great holding power).
8.2 Second anchor
Depending on its sailing area, a boat must be equipped with a second anchor, length of chain
and anchor line. Another anchor with a great holding power should be chosen, e.g. a
Danforth anchor, which can be stowed safely in the equipment locker.
8.3 Mooring ropes
− 2 ropes, Ø 12 mm, 16 m long, polyamide, type Geolan
− 2 ropes, Ø 12 mm, 11 m long, polyamide, type Geolon.
8.4 Towing rope
In case the boat needs to be towed, it should have a towing rope on board which is used
exclusively for this purpose. Dimensions: 14 mm diameter, polyamide, 3-braid hawser,
length 55 m.