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Exterior Equipment
weights in a storage compartment in the cockpit,
as far aft as possible.
The anchor/rope locker is drained by a thru-hull
tting in the hull side near the bottom of the locker.
It is very important to check the drain frequently
to make sure it is clean and free owing.
THE ANCHOR MUST BE POSITIONED SO IT DOES NOT REST
DIRECTLY AGAINST THE SIDES OF THE LOCKER AND BE
PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS STORED IN
THE ANCHOR LOCKER. A LOOSE ANCHOR IN THE ANCHOR
LOCKER WILL BOUNCE AND CAN DAMAGE THE BOAT.
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE ANCHOR BOUNCING IN THE
ANCHOR LOCKER IS NOT COVERED BY THE EVERGLADES
WARRANTY.
Periodically remove the anchor line from the
locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry
in the sun. Cleaning the anchor line regularly
will reduce odors in the 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.
Bow Roller and Anchor
The bow roller is recessed into the hull and is
equipped with hardware that allows roller to be
used with the anchor or as a bracket to support
the forward boarding ladder. The anchor and
anchor line are stored in the rope locker. When
using the anchor, the pin that secures the boarding
ladder to the roller assembly must be removed. A
safety cable secures the pin to the roller bracket
and prevents it from being lost or misplaced while
the anchor is being used.
To use the anchor, remove it from the cradle, lay
it on the roller assembly. Secure the line to the
cleat at the front of the locker to hold the anchor
on the roller until you are in position. Once the
anchor is lowered and set secure the line to the
cleat at the front of the anchor/rope locker.
When the anchor is hauled in, it must be removed
from the roller and properly secured in the anchor
locker cradle. Reinsert the boarding ladder pin in
the roller bracket to prevent it from bouncing on
the deck and damaging the gelcoat.
Forward Boarding Ladder Folded in Storage Bracket
Storage Bracket Quick Release Pin
Anchor Cradle and Anchor Line Cleat
Forward Boarding Ladder
The folding forward boarding ladder mounts to
the bow roller assembly and is stored in a special
bracket in the head compartment. It is secured
to the storage bracket with a quick release pin.
Another quick release pin secures the ladder to
the roller assembly.
Before attaching the ladder, make sure the engine
is off, the anchor locker hatch is closed and the
boat is securely moored or anchored with the lines
at the bow clear of the roller.
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