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11/ Exterior Equipment
11.1 Anchor Locker
The anchor locker on your new EdgeWater 245CX has been designed for a Danforth, plough, or
claw-style anchor. Before using the anchor for an extended period or overnight, make sure the
free end of the anchor line is attached to the boat’s anchor tie-off cleat, which is located inside of
the locker.
Remember, your anchor line should be a minimum of 7 times the depth in which you
routinely operate.
Your EdgeWater 245CX should have a minimum of 150 to 200 feet of ½” three strand nylon
line. If you routinely venture offshore, remember the 7 times depth rule. This may sound
like a lot but if your engine fails in 100 feet of water, maintaining your position will be very
important to being recovered.
11.2 Swim Ladder
Your EdgeWater 245CX is equipped with a fold down ladder as standard equipment and there are
several important things to remember for safe use and operation of this useful option.
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Always shut down the engine if persons will be using the ladder. Do not just settle for the engine
being in neutral.
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Make sure the folding ladder portion has been properly stowed before getting underway.
11.3 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs on your EdgeWater 245CX can assist the captain in maintaining trim and level
running attitude. When used in conjunction with the engine trim, a great deal of flexibility is
available to the operator. On the EdgeWater hull, the tabs are most useful to affect lateral trim.
The best results for lateral trim are usually achieved by using only one tab. For example, if the
boat is loaded heavier to the port side, lowering the port trim tab will elevate that side and assist
the boat in running trim and level. This is important for seaworthiness and fuel consumption. A hull
is usually more efficient when running level and with the bow 3° to 5° above level. Tabs can also
be useful when running into a heavy wind that is blowing from the side. If the boat tends to turn
into the side blowing wind, elevating the tab on the windward side will elevate that side and assist
the boat in running level.
12/Seasonal Maintenance
12.1 Engine
Refer to your engine manual for any specific information pertaining to your engine. For the fuel
system, add a fuel stabilizer to a full fuel tank as per the stabilizer’s instructions. Run the engine
for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fuel stabilizer to reach the engine.
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