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RAISING AN ANCHOR UNDER POWER

1) Motor forward VERY slowly as you take in the rode. Do not override the rode and foul your prop.

2) As the rode becomes vertical the anchor should break free of the bottom. If the anchor does not come free, cleat the rode and motor slowly upwind until it frees.

3) Retrieve the anchor and clean it before bringing it aboard. Maneuver carefully so that the anchor or chain...RAISING AN ANCHOR UNDER POWER

1) Motor forward VERY slowly as you take in the rode. Do not override the rode and foul your prop.

2) As the rode becomes vertical the anchor should break free of the bottom. If the anchor does not come free, cleat the rode and motor slowly upwind until it frees.

3) Retrieve the anchor and clean it before bringing it aboard. Maneuver carefully so that the anchor or chain does not damage the hull.

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