Optional Windlass Deluxe
The windlass is used to lower and raise your anchor assembly. The switch is mounted at
the helm station above to the right of the steering wheel. The solenoid switch is mounted
to aft hull and the battery cables are run up the starboard side. The windlass is mounted
inside the anchor locker at the bow of the boat. To access this area, lift the anchor hatch
at the bow. A bow plate and anchor roller have been added to accept the anchor and
keep it far enough from the bow of your 320 CC to prevent damage to the bow. The
windlass is mounted just aft of the bow roller plate.
The Windlass breaker is located on the battery switch panel on the side of the starboard
console. The windlass solenoid is mounted just above and to the left of the breaker
panel.
Casting the Anchor: The Anchor can be cast by using the electrical controls or
manually. To operate manually, the safety lanyard must be unhooked from chain and
the clutch must be disengaged allowing the gypsy to spin free and letting the rope or
chain fall into the water. To slow the decent, the handle must be turned clockwise. To
cast the anchor using the electrical power, simply press the DOWN button on the
control provided. The anchor switch is mounted on the helm station. In this manner,
anchor casting is under control and the rope or chain will uniformly descend. In order to
avoid any stress on the windlass, once the boat is anchored, fasten the chain with a
chain locker or secure it in place with a rope.
Hauling the Anchor: Turn on the engine. Make sure the clutch is engaged and
remove the handle. Press the UP button on the control provided. If the windlass slows
down (during heavy lifting) wait a bit and the press the UP button again. Check the
upward movement of the chain during the last few meters in order to avoid damage to
the bow.
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