SYSTEM OPERATIONS-4
Anchor Windlass (Optional)
Your 43SB may be equipped with an
optional power Anchor Windlass, which
is located under the Anchor Hatch. The
purpose of the Anchor Windlass is to as-
sist in lowering and raising the anchor with
a minimum of manual effort. The Anchor
Windlass operates on DC Electrical Power
and may be operated from either the Helm
Station or foot controls, which are located
on the bow pulpit. Be certain the Anchor
Windlass Breaker Switch, which is located
in the engine room, and the battery switch,
which is located under the AC/DC Panel in
the Salon, are both turned to the ON posi-
tion. The Helm Station control consists of
a manual rocker-type switch, located on
the Helm Switch Panel (Refer to the Elec-
trical Pages of this section of this Owner’s
Manual for the location of the switch).
The foot controls, located adjacent to the
Anchor Windlass, consist of two (2) foot
depressed switches: one switch is used to
lower the anchor and the other switch is
used to raise the anchor.
Rope Locker
Your 43SB is equipped with a Rope
Locker, which is located on the Starboard
side of the Windlass Hatch. The purpose
of the Rope Locker is to store the anchor
rode in a convenient location removed
from the deck surface. The Rope Locker
is accessed by a hatch, which covers the
locker and prevents you or your passen-
gers from accidental falls into the storage
well. This Rope Locker has a drain in the
bottom. It is recommended that you wash
off the salt water with fresh water after use
of your anchor and rope.
Scope
Scope is defi ned as the ratio of the length
of the anchor rode to the vertical distance
from the anchor chock to the bottom
surface (water depth plus the height of
the anchor chock above the water). Under
favorable current, tidal and weather condi-
tions, a Scope ratio of 8:1 is considered
satisfactory. If the rode is chain, the ra-
tio may decrease to 5:1 under the same
favorable conditions. It may be necessary
to increase the scope ratio under unfavor-
able weather conditions, such as severe
wind and tidal currents, to hold your yacht
fast to the bottom. Scope ratio is very
important. Please refer to your Chapman’s
book for all details on anchor rode.
ANCHOR SAFETY CHAIN
Attached to the anchor chain is a safety
chain. This safety chain must be released
before you can use your anchor. This
safety chain must be released manually.
This safety chain will ensure that the an-
chor is not released when not being used.
PROPER ANCHORING TECHNIQUE
Proper anchoring techniques are required
for safe anchoring of your boat. Please
refer to Chapman’s book for complete
instructions for anchoring your boat.
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