After purchasing and securely attach-
ing a line manufactured to be used in a
marine environment as an anchor line,
open the anchor storage compartment
and remove the anchor. Toss over the
side, ensuring that the anchor does not
make contact with the boat deck or hull,
as such contact could cause damage to
the gel coat, which is not covered under
warranty. Also use care in retracting the
line and anchor to avoid damaging the
deck and/or hull.
Always tie off to the bow. Never tie
off solely to any position aft, including
the transom.
The anchor has been provided to assist
boaters in remaining in a chosen location.
Boats should always be tied o to the bow
and never solely to the af. Note that use
of the anchor system will not guarantee
a properly anchored boat or that the boat
will remain in a stationary position. Envi-
ronmental, bottom conditions, current and
tidal conditions must be taken into con-
sideration when anchoring the boat. Only
properly trained operators should set the
anchor for this system. Establishing a se-
cure anchorage requires practice. Damage
to your boat may result due to improper an-
choring techniques.
Swimmers or anyone in the water in
the area of the bow should remain aware
of the anchor line anytime it is deployed.
Even if it appears taut, an individual
could become entangled in the line un-
derwater, which could result in injury
or death. It is also possible that people
could cause the anchor to lose anchor-
age, causing the boat to move. If there
is a current, the boat could become inac-
cessible to people in the water.
Whenever the anchor line is deployed, in-
dividuals in the water nearby should avoid
the line. Disrupting the line could cause
the boat to move away from the chosen
anchorage location. It is also possible that
individuals could become entangled in the
anchor line. If underwater, this could result
in serious injury or even death.
Special Attention:
MasterCraft suggests that opera-
tors monitor and verify the rewinding
process to ensure that the line retracted
in a smooth and even fashion. Anchors
should never be pulled aboard and left
on-deck because this can lead to poten-
tially dangerous situations.
Improperly stored anchors and/or anchor
lines that have been improperly rewound
may create a hazardous situation. People
on-board can trip on improperly stored ma-
terials, which can result in injury. Improper-
ly stored materials can also move too freely
during boat operation and make contact
with individuals, again causing injury. Prop-
erly store all anchors and lines whether the
boat is in operation or not, any time the an-
chor and line are not in use. Never operate
the boat with the anchor line deployed.
Troubleshooting:
If the anchor line has been im-
properly rewound, have an authorized
MasterCraft dealer assist in deploying
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