Equipment & Use (Safety in Small Craft pgs 14-20) Flashcards
Difference between soft- and hard-bottom anchor?
Soft: flat palms that allow the anchor to dig into the substrate.
Hard: long prongs that allow the anchor to hook the substrate
How heavy should an anchor be?
Boat <= 15 m: 1.5 x boat length (kg)
Boat > 15 m: 2 x boat length (kg)
What kind of rope is suitable for an anchor line?
Nylon or polyester. Polypropylene or polythene are too floaty.
How much chain and how much anchor line?
Chain: At least a boat length
Rope: Not less than 10 x the boat’s length
What is a sea anchor (or drogue)?
Sea anchor - a parachute or other object streamed on a line from the bow of a boat to keep the boat’s bow into the wind, and keep it from turning beam to the waves
Drogue - an object streamed over bow or stern to help reduce yaw, slow speed and improve steering control
What is a bailer/bilge pump?
A bailer is a bucket or other container for removing water from a boat. A bilge pump is necessary in larger boats, and is a mechanical pump for removing water.
Other useful equipment might include:
Spare anchor, boathook, secondary engine or paddles, bucket, knife, torch, spare rope, boarding ladder, spare bungs, spare fuel, spare engine parts, other tools.