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THE ANCHOR The permanent anchor should be heavy enough to prevent drag during foul weather or strong currents. Consult with the Harbor Master or other local authority in your area to determine the correct configuration of your ground tackle. THE ANCHOR CHAIN The anchor chain should be strong enough to hold the moored boat to the moving anchor, but not so heavy as to create a problem of having to use an oversized mooring buoy, Length of the chain is important due to the variation of weather, tide and the direction of the windand curren 1, The boat will drift to the maximum distance allowed by the chain and pennant for a radius of 360 degrees around the anchr. ri.atC should be taken that there are no underwater obstructions or boats within the circular turning area of your boat and mooring. Remember when positioning your mooring to allow a safety margin for possible anchor drag and other local conditions. Chapman's Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling recommends the following as a guide to determining chain length LOCATIO LENGTH OF ANCHOR CHAIN Inland Lake 1 -1/4 times normal water depth Inland River 2 times normal water depth Tidal Water 2 -1/4 times normal water depth In many instances, this amount of "extra" chain leads to interference with other nearby moorings. Common sense must be applied when considering the amount of clearance that you allow for your boat on its mooring. FINALLY Each mooring location has a unique set of problems that must be addressed. Ask your local Harbormaster, Coast Guard station or marina for information on the variations in conditions that you can expect. Remember to include a margin of safety in the final sizing and selection of your mooring system. MOORING SYSTEM DIAGRAM Sur Moor"' Sur Moo* Hard Skin Buoy T3C Mooring Buoy Mooring Pennant (Anechet to boat Galvanized shack a Mooring Shackle) DIAGRAM Light Chain — (Not shown to scale) Light Chain Galvanized shackles l Mushroom Anchor / or block Shackle & Swivel I Foam Filled Buoy Warranty: Floatation for 3 Years CAUTION: FOAM FILLED BUOYS CAN BE DAMAGED FROM ICE. FAILURE TO REMOVE A BUOY FROM FREEZING WATER VOIL r HE WARRANTY. This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. The float of the buoy is warranted for three years from the date of sale: that It will maintain its floatation when used for its intended purpose underexposure to normal sun, wind, weather, and water conditions. It is NOT warranted against acts of vandalism. It is NOT warranted against attack by animals, birds, fish, or people. The hardware of the buoy is warranted for one year from date of sale: that it will maintain its structural integrity when used for Its intended purpose, under normal exposure to weather and water conditions. The blue stripe is warranted for one year from date of sale: that It will remain adhered to the buoy under normal exposure to weather and water conditions. IT IS NOT IMPLIED THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL WITHSTAND UNUSUAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS, FROZEN IN ICE, SEVERE STORMS, SEVERE TIDES, OR HURRICANES. THE USER SHOULD CHECK THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BE SURE THAT IT IS SECURE AND THE DOCK HAS NOT DETERIORATED TO A LEVEL WHERE IT MAY ALLOW THE MOUNTING FASTENERS TO PULL THROUGH THE WOOD. A copy of the original sales receipt, documenting the date of purchase, must accompany all warranty claims. Obligation under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit for the defective buoy at our discretion. Taylor Made Products reserves the right to request return of the product for inspection. No return merchandise will be accepted without prior authorization. TAYLOR MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. TAYLOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY OR BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER LOSS EVEN IF TAYLOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAYLOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID.